In the middle of the Chianti Classico region, between Florence and Siena, there’s a little village called Panzano. It’s famous for its butcher, Cecchini, and a yearly wine festival called “Vino al vino.” Right below the village church, at a height of 450 meters above sea level, you’ll find Fattoria Le Fonti vineyard. It’s a small and special winery that spans across 9 hectares of land, with an additional 6 hectares of olive groves. Since 1994, the Schmitt-Vitali family, Vicky and Guido, have owned and cared for the vineyard. They carefully replanted their vines with the right kind of plants and rootstock. From the harvest to the final blending, the family takes great care of the grapes and the wine production. Hare´s and rabbits frequently roam the vineyards of Le Fonti as wandering guests, so it comes as no surprise that our winemakers have chosen to display this sweet animal on the labels of their wines. The vineyards are planted in a mix of soil called Galestro. It’s made up of gravel, slate, limestone, sand, and clay. The soil varies across the estate, and the vines are planted strategically to make the most of these different elements. Most of the land, about 85%, is covered with Sangiovese grapes. The rest is evenly divided between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.