History of Vigna Travignoli
Villa Travignoli is situated in the north-east of the Chianti production area in the idyllic region of Tuscany, 25 kilometres east of Florence at the meeting of the Arno and Sieve rivers. Chianti is one of Italy's most famous wines and is classified into different denominations depending on the area in which it is produced. Travignoli is situated in the Chianti Rufina region, where it enjoys a southern exposure, calcareous soils and an altitude ranging from 250 to 400 metres above sea level. This means that the sun shines on the vineyards for the entire day, facilitating the ripening of the crops and protecting them from stagnantation and damp. Furthermore, its proximity to the Appenine mountains assures optimal refridgeration and ventilation during hot summer nights. We cultivate 70 hectares of specialised vineyards on our 90-hectare estate, primarily focusing on Sangiovese but also including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.
500 BC -This date marks the creation of ancient Etruscan stele unearthed at Travignoli that depicts a lavish wine banquet. Wine formed an important part of Etruscan daily rituals and spiritual beliefs, and the Etruscans were noted for their wine cultivation; historians believe that they even experimented with grafting and hybrid techniques.
1100 -Vallembrosan records describe vineyards already under cultivation at the site of Travignoli in 28/11/1100.
1473 -Travignoli is left to the Florentine hospital Santa Maria Nuova in the will of its proprietor, a widow named Aloisia, along with three nearby farms.
1607 -The hospital director of Santa Maria Nuova, Barnaba degli Oddi, describes Villa Travignoli as the most important of the hospital properties. At this point, Travignoli boasts 11 small farms and two oil mills, as well as granaries and enormous cellars.
1800 -The villa complex is owned by the Fiaschi family but, after the marriage between Sofia Cuccoli Fiaschi and Count Francesco Busi, Villa Travignoli becomes part of the Busi estate.
1924 -Count Clemente Busi garners a gold medal for Travignoli at Rome's international wine exhibition for the superb quality of its Chianti wine. In 1927 Clemente Busi becomes one of the founders of the Chianti Putto Consortium.
1960 -Giampiero Busi transforms the company from sharecropping to owner cultivation, modernising the cellars and introducing new technology to vineyard production.
2011 -Today Travignoli is run by Giovanni Busi. The Busi family receives the "Italia 150" award from the Unioncamere Nazionale (Italian Chamber of Commerce). This award recognises Travignoli's success and longevity as one of the 150 most antique enterprises in Italy.
500 BC -This date marks the creation of ancient Etruscan stele unearthed at Travignoli that depicts a lavish wine banquet. Wine formed an important part of Etruscan daily rituals and spiritual beliefs, and the Etruscans were noted for their wine cultivation; historians believe that they even experimented with grafting and hybrid techniques.
1100 -Vallembrosan records describe vineyards already under cultivation at the site of Travignoli in 28/11/1100.
1473 -Travignoli is left to the Florentine hospital Santa Maria Nuova in the will of its proprietor, a widow named Aloisia, along with three nearby farms.
1607 -The hospital director of Santa Maria Nuova, Barnaba degli Oddi, describes Villa Travignoli as the most important of the hospital properties. At this point, Travignoli boasts 11 small farms and two oil mills, as well as granaries and enormous cellars.
1800 -The villa complex is owned by the Fiaschi family but, after the marriage between Sofia Cuccoli Fiaschi and Count Francesco Busi, Villa Travignoli becomes part of the Busi estate.
1924 -Count Clemente Busi garners a gold medal for Travignoli at Rome's international wine exhibition for the superb quality of its Chianti wine. In 1927 Clemente Busi becomes one of the founders of the Chianti Putto Consortium.
1960 -Giampiero Busi transforms the company from sharecropping to owner cultivation, modernising the cellars and introducing new technology to vineyard production.
2011 -Today Travignoli is run by Giovanni Busi. The Busi family receives the "Italia 150" award from the Unioncamere Nazionale (Italian Chamber of Commerce). This award recognises Travignoli's success and longevity as one of the 150 most antique enterprises in Italy.
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