Welcome to Podere Ristella, your relaxing holiday in the Maremma countryside just a few kilometers from our beautiful sea!
Farmhouse
A passion handed down from generation to generation
Love and passion for wine-growing
The farm originated in the 1940s when my family went down from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines and after a life entirely devoted to sheep-breeding, they decided to integrate this trade with viticulture.
This tradition has been extremely strengthened over the years thanks to the exemplary commitment and dedication of Ulisse Pagliai, my father-in-law, passionately fond of wine, as well as being a successful keen wine grower.
In the 1980s, my husband and I started to run the business ourselves by planting new selected vineyards in order to give our future wines a considerable increase in quality and prestige.
Daniela Valentini
A flat for your Tuscan holidays in a real holiday farm in Maremma.
We can accommodate our guests at Podere Ristella or in Roccatederighi.
It is possible to take a walk or go for a cycle ride to visit the neighbouring medieval villages of Roccatederighi and Roccastrada, the mysterious Castle of Pia de’ Tolomei, the charming town of Massa Marittima, the picturesque Lago dell’Accesa and the Etruscan Necropolis of Vetulonia.
La Ristella Farmhouse
The flat is made up of two double rooms (one is air-conditioned) with en-suite bathroom, a living-room, a kitchenette, a big garden with a stunning view of the Castle of Montemassi, a spacious patio and a barbecue.
Flat La Rosa dei Venti
PRICE LIST
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Bail: €. 150,00 for each apartment to be paid at check-in.
Water, final cleaning, weekly change of towels and sheets included.
Firewood: euro 15.00/100 kg
Pets are allowed: euro 15,00/cad. (una tantum)
Gas paid for consuption: ca. €. 5,00/mc
Electricity paid for consuption: ca. €. 0,30/kW
Check-in: Saturday 16:00-19:00
Check-out: Saturday until 10
Flat La Meridiana
PRICE LIST
PERIOD:
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PRICES:
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Bail: €. 150,00 for each apartment to be paid at check-in.
Water, final cleaning, weekly change of towels and sheets included.
Firewood: euro 15.00/100 kg
Pets are allowed: euro 15,00/cad. (una tantum)
Gas paid for consuption: ca. €. 5,00/mc
Electricity paid for consuption: ca. €. 0,30/kW
Check-in: Saturday 16:00-19:00
Check-out: Saturday until 10
Bed & Breakfast
HISTORY
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Products
Our Wines:
Data Sheet Armigero
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: IGT Toscana Rosso
VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 200 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Sud-Est
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
HARVEST PERIOD: Third week of September
VINIFICAZIONE METHODS: Manual harvesting of grapes in boxes, alcoholic fermentation in vitrified cement tanks, 18 months in French oak barrels 50 n 50% seco
AGING: 12 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Ruby red, with very light garnet nuances
Smell: intense vinosity, pleasant and slight spiciness, composite of bouquets
Taste:Dry, warm, soft, with good body, balanced, elegant, without tannic evidence
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13,5% in Vol
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: Game, big furred game, red meats in demanding courses, aged cheeses
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 20°C
Data Sheet Bazzico Fermentino 2014
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: DOC Maremma Toscana Vermentino
VINTAGE: 2014
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Ovest
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: Vermentino
HARVEST PERIOD: Third week of August
VILIFICATION METHODS: Manual harvesting of grapes in boxes. Soft pressing of the grapes. Static cold decantation. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tank.
MATURATION: 4 months in stainless steel tanks
AGING: 1-2 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Straw yellow
Smell: floral and fruity
Taste: fresh and lively, with good sapidity and long persistence.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% in Vol
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: ideal with fish dishes, but also excellent with vegetable or mushroom soups, fresh cheeses
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 12°-13°
Data Sheet Ghitto di Naldo
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: IGT Toscana Merlot
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Sud-Est
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: Merlot
HARVEST PERIOD: Between the first and second week of September
VINIFICATION METHODS: Manual harvesting of grapes in boxes. Disparatura and soft pressing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (28 ° C). Malolactic fermentation in barriques
MATURATION: In new French oak barrels and second passage for a long time
AGING: minimum 6 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Very intense ruby red with violet reflections
Smell: Characterized by fruity notes of blueberry and blackcurrant that blend with the vanilla and spicy notes deriving from aging in barriques
Taste: full, soft with great structure, the tannins are dense, ripe and soft. The finish is long.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS:“Important” first courses. Red meats, game and aged cheeses
Data Sheet Lalbore Rosato Aleatico 2016
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: IGT Toscana Rosato “Aleatico”
VINTAGE: 2016
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Est
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: Aleatico
HARVEST PERIOD: Second week of September
VILIFICATION METHODS: Manual harvesting of grapes in boxes. Soft pressing of the grapes. Static cold decantation. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tank.
MATURATION: 4 months in stainless steel tanks
AGING: 1-2 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Brilliant rosé
Smell: floral and fruity. The notes of wisteria that blend with those of cherry and pomegranate are distinguished.
Taste: fresh and lively, with good sapidity and long persistence.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% in Vol
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: Excellent with crustaceans and raw fish, ideal with fish dishes
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: ideal with fish dishes, but also excellent with vegetable or mushroom soups, fresh cheeses
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 12°-13°
Data Sheet Focarile
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: DOC Monteregio di Massa Marittima “Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice”
VINTAGE: 2004
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Sud-Ovest
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: 70% Sangiovese, 30% Malvasia nera
HARVEST PERIOD: Third and fourth week of August
VILIFICATION METHODS:Manual harvesting of the grapes and hanging from nets placed in a special ventilated passitoio until 1 December of each year, destemming of the manual bunches, soft pressing, fermentation in small oak barrels of 110 and 225 l.
MATURATION: 8 years in French oak barrels from l 110 and 225.
AGING: minimum 12 months in the bottle
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% in Vol
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 12°-14°
Data Sheet Stancabove
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: DOC Maremma Toscana rosso “Sangiovese”
VINTAGE: 2015
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Sud-Ovest
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: 100% Sangiovese
HARVEST PERIOD: Last week of September
VINIFICAZIONE METHODS: Manual harvesting of grapes in boxes. Alcoholic fermentation in vitrified cement tanks, at controlled temperature Malolactic fermentation: carried out following alcoholic fermentation
MAINTENANCE: Tubs in vitrified cement for about 6 months
AGING: minimum 3 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Intense ruby red
Smell: intense vinosity, fruity.
Taste: Dry, warm, with good body, with tannic evidences typical of the vine
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% in Vol
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: Cold cuts, pasta dishes with meat sauce, stewed red meats, medium-aged cheeses.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18°/20°C
Data Sheet Sarah
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: DOC Maremma Toscana rosso Syrah
VINTAGE: 2014
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Sud-Ovest
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: Syrah
HARVEST PERIOD: Second week of September
VINIFICAZIONE METHODS: Manual harvesting of grapes in boxes. Alcoholic fermentation in vitrified cement tanks, at controlled temperature Malolactic fermentation: carried out following alcoholic fermentation
MAINTENANCE: Tubs in vitrified cement for about 6 months
AGING: minimum 3 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Intense ruby red with violet reflection
Smell: Fruity with pleasant hints of spices such as black pepper and licorice
Taste: Full, sapid with good structure, harmonious with velvety tannins and good persistence on the palate.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% in Vol
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: Wide range of combinations: from dry soups, to semi-mature cheeses, to red meats, to feathered game
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18°/20°C
Data Sheet Rintocco
PRODUCER: Podere Ristella
WINE DESCRIPTION: DOC Monteregio di Massa
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCTION AREA: Montemassi (GR)
ALTITUDE: 180 mt slm
EXPOSURE: Sud-Ovest
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Medium Dough
VARIETY OF VINE: 90% Trebbiano Toscano, 10% Malvasia
HARVEST PERIOD: Third and fourth week of August
VILIFICATION METHODS:Manual harvesting of the grapes and hanging from nets placed in a special ventilated passitoio until 1 December of each year, destemming of the manual bunches, soft pressing, fermentation in small oak barrels of 110 and 225 l.
MATURATION: 11 years in French oak barrels from l 110 and 225.
AGING: minimum 12 months in the bottle
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18°-20°
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Some Significant Images of Our Reality:
Come and visit us near the ancient village of Montemassi, in the province of Grosseto. We offer hospitality, excellent wine and traditional Tuscan products
Farmhouse near Montemassi, 42 km from Siena. This pet-friendly accommodation features an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.
The best services for our customers
Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Some rooms also have a seating area, ideal for relaxing moments.
Where we are
The Podere Ristella estate, mainly cultivated with vineyards, is favourably located at the foot of the ancient medieval village of Montemassi, in the Tuscan-Maremma countryside, against a backdrop of olive trees, at about 200 metres above sea level.
The medieval city of Massa Marittima is only about 30 km far away and also famous seaside resorts as Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia and Punta Ala are within easy reach.
Heading towards the hilly villages of Roccatederighi and Sassofortino (at about 600 metres above sea level), you can enjoy the relax and the mild coolness offered by many chestnut woods.
Here is a map of the Maremma territory.
Main distances
from Km time
Milan 422 4h08m
Turin 487 4h47m
Florence 135 1h53m
Rome 200 2h26m
Naples 425 4h14m
Palermo 1200 11h29m
Contacts
Please feel free to contact us at any time if further information is needed. We will be glad to answer all your questions.
Contact us:
Azienda Vitivinicola
Podere Ristella
di Valentini Daniela e Pagliai Sirio
Via Meleta sud Montemassi (Gr)
Tel. & Fax: 0564.57.80.39
Cell. 339.63.78.177
E-mail: info@podereristella.it