Buon Governo
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Tuscan ragu pasta, roasted pork loin with herbs, and medium-aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Piccini's 'Buon Governo' pays homage to a historic Tuscan winemaking technique known as 'Governo all'Uso Toscano,' which dates back to the 14th century. The name itself is inspired by Ambrogio Lorenzetti's famous frescoes of 'Good Government' in Siena, representing the harmony between human labor and the Tuscan landscape. This traditional method involves refermenting the wine with a small portion of semi-dried Sangiovese grapes. This process coaxes out rich, vibrant cherry aromas, softens the acidity, and imparts a velvety texture. Sourced from the sun-drenched, clay-limestone hills of Tuscany, the blend is dominated by Sangiovese, delivering a beautifully approachable yet historically rich expression of the region's rustic soul.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1882 by Angiolo Piccini and Maria Teresa Totti in the heart of Chianti, Piccini has evolved over five generations into one of Italy's most celebrated and dynamic family-run wine enterprises. Guided today by Mario Piccini, the family balances deep-rooted Tuscan heritage with forward-thinking winemaking across an esteemed portfolio of estate vineyards. The producer is renowned for its expressive Sangiovese-driven wines, ranging from benchmark Chianti Classico and refined Brunello di Montalcino from Villa al Cortile to innovative cuvées like the pan-Italian blend Memoro and the Super Tuscan Sasso al Poggio.