Frescobaldi, Toscana Chardonnay IGT, Albizzia

About Frescobaldi

For nearly 30 generations, the Frescobaldi family has been pioneering the production of wine in Toscana. They're one of the oldest winemaking families in Italy and are world-famous for their collection of diverse estates throughout the Tuscan region. The story of Frescobaldi began over 700 years ago in medieval Firenze. At this time, the Frescobaldi family members were noble Florentine bankers. Throughout the following decades, they began to spread their wealth and influence throughout Italy and Europe. During the Renaissance, the powerful family even earned the treasures of the English crown and became patrons of important works of art and architectural structures in Firenze. Wines with a unique taste of terroir and distinct personalities. In 1308 the family began their journey as a notable Tuscan wine producer. It didn't take long for their wine to become popular and develop a notable client base. Legend has it that the family would trade their wine in exchange for paintings with the Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo. Records also show that they supplied wine to English King Henry VIII. Many years later, the Frescobaldi family played an important role in pioneering modern wine production in Toscana. In 1855, they assisted with introducing new wine varietals, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Merlot, to the region.