Art
A (rt) message in a (Chianti Classico) bottle
7 three-meter-tall bottles scattered among the Chianti Classico vineyards. A multi-location exhibit
throughout the region, showcasing an equal number of works to be discovered in the Gallo Nero wineries and among the municipalities of the area. The journey begins – search for the bottles as you travel our roads.
Thanks to a collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence initiated in 2025, the artists were selected from among the Academy’s students by a committee composed of the historic Florentine institution, the Consortium, and the curator Francesco Bruni. In particular, the following artists contributed their work: Beatrice Gioè; Kerri Horrell; Petra Longo; Maddalena Lotti; Gemma Manfredini; Polina Priklonskaya; Viola Zagni.
Beatrice Gioè
Vertumnus and Pomona
Viola Zagni
Homage to Duchamp
Gemma Manfredini
Venecupressus
Kerri Horrell
Calore nelle vene
Priklonskaya Polina
Oltre la bottiglia
Other projects in the territory
The artist-made bottles are the front-line of a much greater, multi-location contemporary art exhibit showcasing works belonging to important collections displayed by several Chianti Classico wineries.
Art-Hosting Wineries
Badia a Coltibuono
Loc. Badia a Coltibuono – Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Dining Hall (previously, the Monastic Refectory) with frescoes from the late 1500s, early 1600s painted by artists from the bottega of Bernardino Poccetti
Castello di Ama
Loc. Ama – Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Since 1999, outstanding contemporary artwork has been collected in the old town center and in the winery in several site-specific installations created by famous artists, such as Michelangelo Pistoletto, Daniel Buren, Kendell Geers, Anish Kapoor, Chen Zhen, Carlos Garaicoa, Nedko Solakov, Cristina Iglesias, Louise Bourgeios, Ilya & Emilia Kabakov, Pascale Marthine
Castello di Meleto
Località Castello di Meleto, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti SI
The most significant work is the Castle itself: it was built in 1256, expanded in the 1700s, completely restored last century by the Società Viticola Toscana, and is entirely open to the public. The Noble Halls on the ground floor house frescoes and paintings commissioned by the Ricasoli family, the castle owners, that date back to the 1700s and were executed by Ottaviano Dandini, such as the canvas depicting Giovan Francesco Ricasoli, among others. A unique feature of this castle is the small theater built inside it in 1741 and still in use today. The sets and wings are the same as those used at the time, after an appropriate restoration.
CorteDomina
Località lo Spicchio, Radda in Chianti
“ORO” art bottle by artist Silvia Canton
2023, cork and wood, gold leaf and enamel
A 3 meters high magnetic sculpture, which embodies the terroir, the wine and Chianti Classico’s centennial legacy, while perfectly complementing the landscape.
Il Molino di Grace
Loc. Il Volano – Lucarelli, Greve in Chianti (FI)
Artwork from the Frank Grace collection displayed in the Villa grounds
Nittardi
Località Nittardi, 53011
Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Based on passion and collector’s love, the garden of sculptures has grown and expanded to a great collection at Nittardi. The collection today includes Artworks among the others from Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Igor Mitoraj, Horst Antes, Miguel Berrocal, Victor Roman, Dietrich Klinge, Raymond Waydelich, Giuliano Ghelli, Heiner Meyer and Paul Wunderlich and a collection of over 15 lions that welcome the guests and visitors at Nittardi.
Riecine
Loc. Riecine – Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Riecine has always held a special place for art. The wine estate has proudly opened its doors to famous international artists such as Jaume Plensa, Andrius Petkus, ZED1, Marco Tirelli, Masayoshi Sukita and many others. It has showcased their works on its panoramic terrace, in its wine cellar and in its ageing room
Rocca delle Macìe
Loc. Le Macìe 45 – Castellina in Chianti (SI)
“Museo Italo-Trinità” is dedicated to movie producer and winemaker Italo Zingarelli, creator in 1970 of an extraordinary “blend”, one of the most cherished duos in recent Italian film history – Bud Spencer and Terence Hill – as well as of Rocca delle Macìe, one of the most celebrated Chianti Classico labels
Tenuta Casenuove
Loc. S. Martino a Cecione 39 – Panzano, Greve in Chianti (FI)
Exhibition “Le Radici dell’Arte” by Pascale Marthine Tayou. Her work displays the men and women that live and give life to Casenuove, and highlight their energy and human nature. Displayed throughout the property as different spirits, the “GENI DI CASENUOVE” are crystal sculptures decorated with different objects to describe their different personality
Torraccia di Presura
Via della Montagnola, 130, Greve in Chianti FI
Sculpture “L’abbraccio”, by Paolo Osti
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Vallepicciola
SP 9 di Pievasciata, 21, 53019 Pievasciata SI
House in a bottle by CLET
2022
Styrofoam and enamel paints
Height 400 cm, diameter 100 cm
A Chianti Classico bottle is reinterpreted and transformed into an imaginary home, complete with door, window and smoking chimney.
Casa Sola
Strada di Cortine, 5, Barberino Tavarnelle (Florence)
Currently held in a private collection – having been acquired in 2023 – this artwork by Rachel Morellet is part of the A(rt) message in a (Chianti Classico) bottle exhibition. In her Untitled Piece – Seeds and Vine Shoots – artist Rachel Morellet utilizes the fundamental elements of viticulture to conceive a conceptual, minimalist, and textural creation. Despite a recognizable form, the sculpture maintains an air of mystery.
Villa a Sesta
Piazza del Popolo, 1 – Locality Villa a Sesta – Castelnuovo Berardenga (Florence)
A 3-meter-tall bottle by the artist Olghette – “Chi vuol essere lieto sia” (Whoever wants to be happy, let them be).
