Borgunto Chianti Products: The Authenticity of Tuscan Flavors
Explore our selection of local products crafted with passion and respect for Chianti traditions.
The Production Process of Our Gastronomic Treasures
Borgunto stands out for using high-quality local ingredients and traditional production methods that guarantee authenticity and a unique flavor. Below are the details of our most appreciated products:
Chianti and Chianti Riserva DOCG – The Wine from the Heart of Tuscany
Our Chianti, produced primarily from Sangiovese grapes, ages in wooden barrels to develop complexity and structure. Certified DOCG, it pairs perfectly with aged cheeses, roasts, game meats, and traditional Tuscan pasta dishes.
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Main grape variety:
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- Sangiovese
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Other grape varieties:
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- Authorized by DOCG regulations
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Aging:
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- In oak barrels for 12-24 months
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Guaranteed quality:
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin)
Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Fresh and Aromatic
We produce oil using typical Tuscan cultivars such as Frantoio and Moraiolo. Olives are harvested by hand or with gentle mechanical methods and pressed within hours to preserve freshness, aroma, and organoleptic properties.
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Cultivars:
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- Frantoio, Moraiolo
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Harvesting:
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- Manual or controlled mechanical harvesting
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Pressing:
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- Within 6 hours of harvest
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Method:
- Cold-pressed to preserve aroma and quality
Artisanal Jams – Sweetness of Seasonal Fruit
Made with fresh fruit grown on our estate or sourced from local agriculture, our jams are slowly cooked to enhance their natural flavor. No preservatives—just sugar and lemon juice.
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Ingredients:
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- Fresh seasonal fruit
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Additives:
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- Natural sugar and lemon juice
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Process:
- Slow cooking over low heat
Traditional Tuscan Sauces – The Flavor of Home Cooking
We recreate traditional Tuscan recipes using authentic ingredients and slow cooking for a rich, genuine flavor.
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Aglione sauce:
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- Prepared with Valdichiana aglione, ripe tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil
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Chianina meat ragù:
- Local Chianina beef, slow-cooked for hours with tomato, onion, carrot, celery, and natural spices
Truffle Specialties – Delights from the Tuscan Undergrowth
Perfect for enhancing appetizers, first courses, or aperitifs, our truffle specialties add elegant depth of flavor.
- Truffle butter: High-quality butter infused with black truffle (Tuber aestivum) or white truffle (Tuber magnatum)
- Truffle mayonnaise: An emulsion of fresh eggs, extra virgin olive oil, mustard, and chopped truffle
- Truffle popcorn: Popped corn in butter, seasoned with truffle oil or truffle powder
