Terreno is situated in the heart of Chianti Classico, close to the village of Greve in Chianti, where vine has been cultivated since Roman times. We, the Ruhne family, started making wine here in 1988, joining something of the dynamism and pragmatism of Swedish culture with a deep respect for the centuries-old traditions of Chianti Classico. Terreno is a large estate, fully organic since 2014, co
vering a total area of 150 hectares, 20 of which are dedicated to vineyards and 10 to olive groves, with the remaining part consisting mainly of woodland. Vineyards are planted with local grape varietals, including Sangiovese – which plays the leading role – as well as Canaiolo and Colorino among the reds, Trebbiano and Malvasia among the whites. A small portion of international vines completes the picture, for an annual production of around 100,000 bottles. Terreno is a modern Chianti Classico estate run by Sofia Ruhne, second generation of our family. After a long apprenticeship in the company, Sofia now runs the estate, supported by a staff of technicians and collaborators of recognized talent, directed by Federico Staderini and coordinated by Giacomo Fioravanti. Our restaurant is surrounded by the vineyards and it remains open from April to October, over six months per year. We serve here a seasonal menu, composed with fresh produce from local farms and by picking vegetables from our organic garden. We are mostly inspired by fresh and genuine flavors of Tuscan cuisine, without neglecting some references to our Swedish culinary culture. Terreno is a work in progress. Houses and buildings around the estate are undergoing a substantial restoration program, to meet the standards of modern wine tourism. Enjoy a visit to our vineyards; reserve a wine tasting in our winery; buy some wines and olive oil in our shop; book a table for a tasty meal in our restaurant or spend a few days in our holiday apartments. Our idea of hospitality is enjoyed in many different ways, as we would love to preserve the genuine spirit of Chianti countryside, without renouncing the pleasure of a dip in the pool, neither the comforts of a regenerating break. Welcome to Terreno!
