You might ask, what is “Clante”. The origins of the Chianti Wine were established in the Etruscan times. The Romans in Ancient Italy, through the Etruscan language designated "clante" to mean water, which later became "chianti". The word Clante was first mentioned in 8th Century documents. Some say it means ‘‘Clango’’, ‘‘Clangor’’ or ‘‘Clanti’’ meaning ‘‘to sound the trumpet’’, ‘‘to play the horn’’, ‘‘the cry of a bird’’ referring to the sounds made during hunting expeditions back in the olden days. Others say the name was derived from a noble Etruscan family called the ‘‘Clante’’.

Chianti wine was originally made purely from Sangiovese (san-joh-vay’’z eh) grapes until the mid-19th century when other grape varieties were introduced in the form of a blend/recipe. And hence, our wine’s name - Clante. It exemplifies the blend of Sangiovese we have created. A rich Chianti, made in the noble Etruscan fashion.

And then there is the name Laghetti - the Nencini family of Montecatini, Terma in the Tuscany region of Italy named our property ... Villa Laghetti, meaning home with small lakes. We have two small lakes on our property!!!