Niccolò, the second generation of oenologists in the Chioccioli family, carries the
family's passion for great oenology forward. With a degree from the same
university as his father, he also inherited his knowledge and sensitivity.
"It was my father who stimulated my curiosity and encouraged me to taste
and distinguish between the multitude of aromas and perfumes of Italian grapes,
to recognize the qualities and defects of each wine. He taught me the necessary
elements for understanding and making a great wine... structure, character, a
precise identity, balance and elegance". Niccolò Chioccioli, today at the
helm of Altadonna, manages all the activities of the Tuscan office, and
personally oversees the winemaking productions in other locations, from the
growing of the vines to the bottling.…