winery

La Caccia di San Giovanni

Tuscany, Italy

Philosophy

Gentle fermentation at lower temperatures with extended maceration in Bordeaux style, respecting the refined tannins of sandy, limestone-clay terroirs. Approximately 50% French oak for 18–22 months. The wines privilege elegance and restraint over extraction, with native Sangiovese anchored by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.

Reputation

Planted in 2016 on land untouched for twelve centuries near Siena, La Caccia di San Giovanni arose from Dean Macfarlan's vision after involvement with the neighboring Castello di Casole. The estate's name references a hunting blind that once stood on the tenth-century property—an image that adorns the label and anchors the house's narrative of historical continuity.

AllocationEstablished 2016 as planned vineyard on existing historic property; vineyards first planted 2016, acquisition of full estate 2017. Converted to organic production entirely in 2017 (source: lacacciavino.com/the-estate). No formal organic certification body listed on producer website; status is 'organic_practicing.' Initial 2017 vintage released under Barnett partnership; transitioned to Gagnon-Kennedy partnership 2018 onward. Fraîche Wine Group parent company added La Caccia to portfolio 2020 with Kennedy & Gagnon as Managing Partners. US distribution appears direct-to-consumer via website and select retailers (Wine Dispensary, Perry's, Maverick Bevco, etc.); no exclusive importer identified. Note: Massanois (New York fine wine distributor) listed as seller but distribution structure remains unclear. Field 'current_proprietor' reflects tripartite leadership: Dean Macfarlan (founder/owner), Michael Kennedy (sommelier/managing partner), Marc Gagnon (winemaker/managing partner).

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