Fèlsina e Poderi: a - Fèlsina (Villa, Cantina, etc.) b - Santa Maria c - Valli Classico d - Rancino e - Rancia f - Ruzzatoio g - Molino d’ h - Casale di Fèlsina i - Terrarossa e l - Poggiolo 11 m - Arcidosso Chianti Colli Senesi n - Casalino 7 9 8 g o - Arcidossino p - Podere di Fèlsina 10 6 f 21 15 d 18 5 21 l 15 19 12 3 18 14 13 4 15 20 c b 23 h Fattoria 2 22 Vigne: di Fèlsina i a p 1 1 - Santa Maria 2 - Cerro m 3 - Mandorli 4 - Fornace 5 - Sambra 6 - Piano di Rancia Castelnuovo Berardenga 7 - Rancia o 8 - Rancia Piccola (Maestro Raro) 9 - Rancia Nuova 16 10 - Cucule n 11 - Colonia 17 Fiume Ombrone 12 - Poggio al sole 13 - Valli 14 - Molinuzzo 15 - Poggiolo 16 - Casalino 17 - Arcidossino 18 - Ruzzatoio 19 - Malena 20 - Bagnaie 21 - Poggiolo 22 - Casale 2 23 - San Giuseppe Castelnuovo Berardenga - -

Above: Rancia, from the ancient Frankish “Grange”: farm-monastery dating to before1000. Previous page: Fèlsina As soon as one sets foot in this countryside, one feels a moral responsibility to this land.

Fèlsina boasts ancient origins. Its name refers religious buildings and lands still on the to the term used by the Etruscans for a halting Fèlsina estate today; these served pilgrims on place, where their way to Rome along the Via hospitality was offered. Francigena, one of the Middle Ages’ That ancient, enigmatic people, great pilgrimage and commercial who at the dawn of civilisation routes, connecting Santiago introduced the grapevine and the de Compostela, the Holy Land olive tree to the Italian peninsula, and Jerusalem as well. took it upon themselves to give to Fèlsina still receives travellers this area too, to Fèlsina, a who arrive from the surrounds of distinctive identity that presaged its Castelnuovo Berardenga, a town agricultural qualities and the human where once rose the residences, society which that potential drew here. fortresses, and early church establishments The Romans too recognised its beneficent under the dominance of the Berardenghi, nature, and prized Fèlsina as a place of an ancient Frankish dynasty that founded refreshment and encounter along the Via the duchy of Siena and lived here in 1865. Antiqua, the ancient arterial linking Siena Fèlsina’s face today is largely 18th century, with Arezzo. There is evidence, in 1165, of a the result of renovations by noble families hospitalis in Felsine, along with primitive linked to the Order of St. Stephen.

5 Above: Domenico Poggiali at Fèlsina just after the purchase of the estate at the end of the 1970s. “You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth, and wine to gladden the heart of man.” Psalm 104, 14-15

In 1966, Domenico Poggiali came across a of the wine cellar. To his passion for wine wine cellar set in the tufa, modest, built of he married his skills as a businessman, and stone, and with a broad brick father and son modernised the vault, just big enough for the management of the vineyards few hectares of vines, of fine without losing the spirit of quality, that supplied wine to local traditions. In the space the nearby villa. As was the of just a few years, the modest custom, each of the individual vineyards had grown to more farm parcels on the larger estate than 40 hectares, and the soul managed its own vineyard and and organisation of the winery made wine in a cellar right operation changed as well; on the parcel. At that time Domenico, who loved making the estate had fewer than ten hectares wine as much as he loved a good challenge, of vineyard, but Domenico immediately decided to wager on the qualities and recognised the potential of the soils, and expertise of a handful of men, together with his son Giuseppe launched at a time when few in an expansion of the vineyards and would have taken the risk.

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“To be wine producers in Tuscany since 1966 means bearing the weight of history on our shoulders and carrying it into the present.” Giovanni Poggiali

In the latter half of the 1970s, Domenico’s son- relationship with Luigi Veronelli, in-law, Giuseppe Mazzocolin, married to his who had been a friend of Fèlsina since 1966, daughter Gloria, entered the wine operation, shaped a growth strategy that became obvious with responsibility for in the exceptional consistency strengthening sales of the wines, from 1983 - the and marketing. first year of Fontalloro and of But his role soon took on Rancia - up to the present day. more profound and The strategic and economic far-reaching connotations. expertise of Domenico and His humanistic studies, Giuseppe Poggiali ushered the intimacy of his human in an extraordinary period, relationships, his strong work which received even more ethic, and his deep respect for the Tuscan support from Giovanni Poggiali, eldest of and Italian culture together constituted his Giuseppe’s three sons. Giovanni brought most important contribution to the growth with him his firm advocacy of research and of the Fèlsina wine enterprise. Mazzocolin genuineness in both vineyard and cellar, and himself was the one to propose collaboration of the central importance of Sangiovese in with Venetian oenologist Franco Bernabei. the history of Fèlsina, and his belief in the From that point on, their combined ideas and fine balance between nature and technology, expertise, along with the stimulating between varietal fidelity and market demands.

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“Where your gaze can roam freely over the hills as far as Monte Amiata, rising imposing and majestic above the horizon, and wander far away towards and the Maremma, and the Mediterranean.” Giuseppe Mazzocolin

The landscape is one of far-reaching hills wisdom of the cellarmaster. Rancia, overlooking the town of Castelnuovo Colonia, Arcidosso, Santa Maria, Ruzzatoio, Berardenga. A land bathed in Terrarossa: these are but some light, where at an exceptional of the individual farms and moment in Italy’s history, even if locales that make up Fèlsina, only for brief moment, the dream each representing an individual of an ideal city took on terroir. Every type of cultivation concrete form: Siena. at Fèlsina - vineyard, olive grove, And it is precisely here, in this grain field, garden, and wood - nonpareil land, that the grape is characterised by the deepest varieties of Fèlsina express the reverence for terroir, which for us uniqueness of their terroir, fruit means succeeding, through hard of a unparalleled union between work and cultivation practices, in earth and grape, attention and transmitting the very soul of the cultivation, seasons and climate, culture landscape, the impression of its fragrances, of and hard manual labour, of instinct and the sounds of Tuscany and Siena, and of this intelligence, land and vegetation, corner of Chianti, in such a way that its history oenological science and the acquired and traditions take on new life.

Page at left: looking from Podere di Rancia towards Monte Amiata.

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Land - Vineyard - Wine - Olive Oil

Border Land

Fèlsina is located in the commune of of layered marl, are similar to a formation Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the province of shared with other areas in Chianti. Others Siena, on the southeast edge of the Chianti are characterised by layers of sandstone Classico zone, between the with silt and clay, along last spurs of the Chianti hills with mineral-rich marine and the beginning of the sediments, a guarantee of Ombrone valley. Overall, good natural fertility. Strange Fèlsina comprises about 500 as it may seem, the effects hectares, with a little more are unexpectedly uniform, than 90 planted to vineyard, yielding characteristics that at elevations ranging from are the unique hallmarks 350 to 420 metres. The heath clay of the Crete of all of Fèlsina’s wines, in particular its Senesi, which lie not far off, in the direction of Sangiovese, which displays a penetrating Montalcino, constitute a reminder that Fèlsina, bouquet with aromas of earth, tobacco leaf, which straddles the border of the Chianti and smoke, alongside notes of spice and black Classico denomination, represents a “border liquorice. From this common base, various land,” from a geological perspective. Its terrains distinctive qualities and nuances stand out, are in fact quite diverse. Some with essentially their number actually quite large, thanks to rocky-calcareous soils, and a preponderance this growing area’s uncommon traits and variations.

Page at left: the clay soils of the Crete Senesi.

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Sangiovese of Fèlsina

Fèlsina boasts a variety of climates, landscapes, as a consequence of an increased awareness by and terrains, its various vineyards characterised the family and its colleagues that terroir is, of by diverse soils and microclimates, each unique course, conditioned by geology, but it is even in its individual qualities. more profoundly a social Fèlsina’s Sangiovese - or construct. In this sense, the Sangioveto, the original Tuscan preservation and further word - takes its birth from development of Sangiovese is this extraordinary variety, the leitmotif of a commitment a combination of variables that illuminates the concept of - different soils and clones - tradition. The oldest farmers on that constitutes a distinctive this land were able to give new heritage to hand down to expression to age-old practices future generations. For this reason, starting and experiences, marrying them to modern in 1983, we initiated a programme of massal viticulture, then authoritatively transmitting this selections that has allowed us to preserve an priceless ensemble to the younger generations. important patrimony of different Sangioveses In this cultural-agricultural context, various cultivated here through lengthy efforts and Sangiovese sub-varieties have emerged. This rich much research. That marriage of grape variety biodiversity, varying in cluster shapes, resistance and terroir is an inseparable element of both the to weather severe conditions, skin concentration, past and future of Fèlsina. A further important and external beauty, is what has justified our factor is that since 1993 Giovanni Poggiali has decision to produce monovarietal Sangioveses, a been replacing vineyards and planting new ones, decision motivated not only by philosophy but by deepening our research into Sangiovese, the accumulated humus of experience.

17 Berardenga Chianti Classico Denomination 100% Sangiovese grapes, grown in the Chianti Classico Docg. Fèlsina vineyards in the Chianti Classico Grape variety denomination, in vineyards on the estate’s 100% Sangiovese. various individual farm-parcels (case Growing area Northeast of Siena, in the commune coloniche), dating back to the Middle Ages. A of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the portion of the grapes comes from Pagliarese, southern border of the Chianti Classico a 25-hectare farm on the northwest corner zone. of Fèlsina, where the winegrowing zone for Vineyard density the exclusive production of Chianti Classico About 5.400 vines per hectare. officially ends. Training system Bilateral cordon training system and Chianti Classico is the cornerstone of simple Guyot with a maximum of 5-8 the estate’s production. The vineyards are buds per vine. located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the Harvest southeastern part of the Chianti Classico Staggered due to different altitudes of the appellation, to the northeast of Siena. Almost vineyards, within the first three weeks of October. exclusively with a southwestern exposure, Vinification they sprawl across ventilated slopes at an After the quality-selected clusters are altitude ranging from 320-420 meters above de-stemmed and pressed, the must is sea level. Geologically, the terrains are mixed: fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 12-15 days at 28°C and 30°C, in the higher parts the soil is predominantly with programmed punchdowns and daily rock quartz and calcareous alberese mixed pumpovers. In March-April, the new with alluvial pebbles; strataform sandstone wine goes into medium-size Slavonian oak barrels, and a small percentage into and loam characterize the vineyards on the twice and thrice used oak barrels; after edge of the Colli Senesi in the direction of 12 months of maturation, the final blend the Crete Senesi. is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 3 months. First vintage 1967. Sensory profile Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.

18 Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Denomination 100% Sangiovese grapes. Chianti Classico Riserva Docg. In the finest growing years, we blend a Grape variety selection of the best fruit from our various 100% Sangiovese. Chianti Classico vineyards, which yields a Growing area A selection of the best grapes from harmonious union of Sangiovese from the the vineyards of Chianti Classico, terroirs within each individual vineyard. in Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo southernmost border of the Chianti Berardenga, in the southeastern part of Classico denomination. the Chianti Classico appellation, to the Vineyard density About 5.400 vines per hectare. northeast of Siena. Almost exclusively with Training system a southwestern exposure, they sprawl across Bilateral cordon training system and ventilated slopes at an altitude ranging from simple Guyot with a maximum of 5-8 320 to 420 meters above sea level. buds per vine. Geologically, the terrains are mixed: in the Harvest Staggered due to different altitudes of the higher parts the soil is predominantly rock vineyards, within the first three weeks of quartz and calcareous alberese mixed with October. alluvial pebblesstrataform sandstone and Vinification loam characterize the vineyards on the edge After the quality-selected clusters are of the Colli Senesi in the direction of the de-stemmed and pressed, the must is fermented and macerated in stainless Crete Senesi. steel for 14-16 days at 28°C and 30°C, First vintage 1967. with programmed punchdowns and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the new wine goes into medium-size Slavonian oak barrels, and into twice and thrice used French oak barrels; after 12-16 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 3-6 months. Sensory profile Ruby red, with fine tonality and intensity. Spicy nose with notes of blossoms, wild berries, and mineral tones. Notes of spice and crisp fruit on the palate, with self-confident but supple tannins, and impressive structure and breed. 19

Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva Denomination 100% Sangiovese, sourced from the vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva Docg. of the same name in the Chianti Classico Grape variety zone. The Rancia vineyard takes its name 100% Sangiovese. from the historic Rancia farmhouse, once Growing area a Benedictine monastery. Located in Poggio a Rancia area. Castelnuovo Berardenga at elevations ranging Vineyard density between 400 and 420 metres it has a fine About 5.400 vines per hectare. southwest-facing exposure. Training system The more recent plantings utilize genetic Bilateral cordon training system. Harvest material from massal selections gathered from Exclusively hand harvested, generally the old Rancia vineyard. The soil is composed starting in the first weeks of October. of limestone-derived alberese classic to the Vinification Castelnuovo Berardenga area and of galestro After the quality-selected clusters are marl in some areas. de-stemmed and pressed, the must is fermented and macerated in stainless First vintage 1983. steel for 16-20 days at 28°C and 30°C, with programmed punchdowns and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the new wine goes into new French oak barrels; after 18-20 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 6-8 months. Sensory profile Ruby red appearance, with rich, intense tonality. Spicy nose with floral notes; hints of wild berry (red and black) with mineral hints and subtle toasted notes. Spice re-appears on the palate, which displays tannins that are youthful and dense, yet already supple; the finale is vigorous and taut, flavour-rich and with a good supporting acidity.

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Colonia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Denomination This vineyard, which holds a strong symbolic Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg. value for the family, lies at the highest point Grape variety at Poggio a Rancia, surrounded by woods; 100% Sangiovese. its medium-textured, reddish brown soils of Growing area chalky alberese sandstone and calcareous marl, Vineyard Colonia at the top of Poggio a Rancia, surrounded by a forest. rich in magnesium and iron, are unique on Vineyard density the Fèlsina estate. Named for a sun-treatment 5.435 vines per hectare. colony there, the Colonia vineyard was the fruit Training system of a difficult replanting project begun in 1966 Vertical trellis with spurred cordon and by Domenico Poggiali and his son Giuseppe, simple Guyot with a maximum of 5-8 who worked on it until the late 1970s; its very buds per vine. rocky soils led to the project’s abandonment in Harvest Exclusively hand harvested. the mid-1980s. Grandson Giovanni Poggiali Vinification took it up again in 1991, and together with his After the quality-selected clusters are father and grandfather, finally completed the de-stemmed and pressed, the must is planting of the vine shoots in 1993. One year fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 16-20 days at 28°C and 30°C, later, Domenico died, which imprinted on the with programmed punchdowns and vineyard a three-generation symbolic value. daily pumpovers. In March-April, the The first crop was brought in 1997, but only new wine goes into new French oak barrels; after 30 months of maturation, 2006 was the first vintage bottled, without any the final blend is assembled, bottled, denomination, which made the wine even more and ages in glass a minimum of 8-12 unique. The following vintage entails however months. Sensory profile the Chianti Classico denomination. Production Intense ruby red color. Spicy aromas is a limited 3,000 bottle, each numbered, with earthy, mineral, styled for true connoisseurs of Sangiovese, and tobacco and pleasant wild berry notes. On the palate, it has intense bearing a special dedication by Giovanni to his tannins needed for ageing the high grandfather Domenico. concentration of the regional components typical to Fèlsina and Poggio a Rancia.

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Fontalloro

Denomination 100% Sangiovese grapes. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica Fontalloro is the most representative Toscana). expression of Fèlsina’s Sangiovese. Grape variety Fontalloro grapes come from vineyards 100% Sangiovese. straddling the border between Chianti Growing area Poggio al Sole and Arcidossino areas. Classico and the Chianti Colli Senesi Vineyard density denomination. About 5.400 vines per hectare. The vineyards lying within the Chianti Training system Classico appellation are in the highest area of Bilateral cordon training system. Fèlsina while those in the Harvest Chianti Colli Senesi are lower down (407-330 Exclusively by hand, in two phases, meters above sea level). selecting only the finest grapes. With a southwestern exposure, the grapes Vinification After the quality-selected clusters are are influenced by diverse soil compositions: de-stemmed and pressed, the must is on the Chianti Classico side the soil is stony fermented and macerated in stainless and calcareous; on the Crete Senesi side the steel for 16-20 days at 28°C and 30°C, with programmed punchdowns and soil is sandy, loamy and silty with pebbles and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the marine sediments. new wine goes into new and first used First vintage 1983. French oak barrels; after 18-22 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 8-12 months. Sensory profile Ruby red color with rich and intense tones. Variety of aromatic herbs accentuated with generous notes of tobacco and wet earth (dry earth, as well), black currant and licorice. The palate manifests good consistency of medium- smooth tannins to ensure the lengthy ageing. Rich structure and weight and elegant breed on the finish. Optimum cellar life in all vintages.

25 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Denomination A wine from partially-dried Malvasia, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Doc. Trebbiano, and Sangiovese grapes harvested Grape variety in the Chianti Classico denomination. The Trebbiano, Malvasia, Sangiovese. Growing area ancient tradition of “Vin Santo di Fèlsina” Vineyard Valli and vineyard Il Poggiolo, is embodied in the passage of the “mother” located in the commune of Castelnuovo (the thick substance remaining from previous Berardenga, northeast of Siena, on the vintages) from the previous year’s casks to southern border of the Chianti Classico denomination. the next. The process has been modernized Vineyard density through careful grape selection, attention to About 5.400 vines per hectare. the drying process, by adding the Sangiovese Training system varietal to characterize Fèlsina’s signature Simple Guyot. style, as well as by meticulous care in Harvest vinification and ageing. Hand-picked. Vinification After rigorous selection, the clusters are subjected to a natural drying process on mats, until January-February of the following year. They are then de-stemmed and pressed, and the must is transferred to sealed, 100 lt aok casks containing the “mother”, a thick substance remaining from previous vintages. After 7 years in the “vinsantaia” loft area, the wine is bottle aged for a minimum of 6 months. Sensory profile Golden yellow, with coppery highlights. Peach, apricot, pineapple and tropical dried fruit aromas. Consistency on the palate, softness and elegance nicely structured by the oak barrels. Wine with great balance, favorable acidity and a well-harmonized residual sugar. Long in the mouth.

27 The construction of a new underground wine cellar connecting with the old granary was completed in the early 1970s. Since the winery is not simply a structure, upon its completion, the family ensured that it was staffed with workers who cherished Fèlsina’s rich history, thus passing down the estate’s heritage along with its passion for innovation.

Maestro Raro

Denomination 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica The estate’s desire to develop even non- Toscana). traditional grape varieties has led to an Grape variety experimental program, begun in the 1980s, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Growing area to identify the clones best suited to the The grapes come from the vineyards various terrains; that programme yielded Rancia Piccola and Poggiolo. grafts and re-plantings for micro-vinifications. Vineyard density The grapes come from the vineyards Rancia About 5.400 vines per hectare. Piccola and Poggiolo, Training system the first also called Mastro Raro, adjacent Simple Guyot, with 5-8 buds. and similar to that of Rancia. Harvest The best-known and most wydely-planted red Only hand picked. grape in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon, was Vinification After the quality-selected clusters are planted here, right in the locus of the Fèlsina de-stemmed and pressed, the must is terroir at its most classic. fermented and macerated in stainless First vintage 1987. steel for 16-20 days at 28°C and 30°C, with programmed punchdowns and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the new wine goes into new French oak barrels; after 18-20 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 8-10 months. Sensory profile Deep red with shades of purple and violet. Aromas of berries, tobacco, leather and black tea, new oak without any particular herbal or grassy notes. Consistent, warm and harmonious on the palate. Good elegance and persistence with ample finish.

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I Sistri

Denomination 100% Chardonnay grapes. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica Starting in the 1980s Fèlsina has striven to Toscana). focus on non-traditional grapes varieties as Grape variety well. To do so, after a long period of research 100% Chardonnay. Growing area and experimentation, the clones best suited First grafts from French clones, starting to the various terrains here have been in the mid 1980s, on the nearby Castello identified. di Farnetella. New grafting in the first The history of Fèlsina Chardonnay begins decade of the 2000s at Felsina, in the area of Podere Poggiolo. with grafts from French clones on the nearby Vineyard density estate of Farnetella, owned by the winery. About 5.400 vines per hectare. New vineyards have been planted at Fèlsina Training system in the area that rises from the Ombrone Simple Guyot with 8-14 buds. river up to the Poggiolo farm, where soils Harvest are looser than in the Chianti Classico Hand-picked into small casks. appellation, using a variety of clones and Vinification rootstocks that carry forward the research After hand-picking the clusters are soft pressed with about a 60% of juice yield. begun decades ago. First vintage 1987. The must is cold settled and transferred after 24 hours into 225 lt French oak barrels, where fermentation occurs. The wine undergoes maturation on the lees with daily programmed batonnage, it is racked and assembled in August- September and bottled aged for at least 3 months before release. Sensory profile Straw-yellow color. On the nose characteristics of tropical fruit and peach with pleasant hints of spice and well-integrated vanilla. The palate is full and slightly creamy with an elegant and well-balanced structure to ensure better acidity and a fresh flavor.

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Spumante Brut Millesimato Metodo Classico Denomination Quality Sparkling Wine. Grape varieies 40% Sangiovese, 25% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 15% of preceding vintage. Growing area Northeast of Siena, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico denomination. Vineyard density About 5.400 vines per hectare. Training system Guyot. Harvest Exclusively by hand into small boxes. Vinification The grapes are rigorously quality – selected, then gently pressed; the must is cold-settled, racked, then fermented at a controlled temperature. In spring, a selection of the best base wines from the previous vintage is added to the new wine, together with a mixture of sugar and cultured yeasts; it is then bottled, and undergoes its secondary fermentation. After 32 months of fermentation and maturation, the wine is disgorged, then topped up with a liqueur d’expédition. After a further minimum of 3 months ageing, the wine is released. Sensory profile The wine appears straw yellow with subtle gold highlights, and releases a long-lingering bead of tiny bubbles. The aromas are appealing and intense on the nose, with ripe fruit and delicate notes of almond and hazelnut. The palate is spacious, full-bodied, and multi-layered, supported by a self-confident acidity. The finish is lengthy, and concludes with a 37 tasty citrusy note. Spumante Brut Metodo Classico

Denomination Quality Sparkling Wine. Grape varieties 60% Sangiovese, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. Growing area Northeast of Siena, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico denomination. Vineyard density About 5.400 vines per hectare. Training system Guyot. Harvest Exclusively by hand into small boxes. Vinification The grapes are rigorously quality – selected, then gently pressed; the must is cold-settled, racked, then fermented at a controlled temperature. In spring, the new wine is bottled with a mixture of sugar and cultured yeasts, then undergoes its secondary fermentation. After 20-22 months of fermentation and maturation, the wine is disgorged, then topped up with a liqueur d’expédition. After a further minimum of 3 months ageing, the wine is released. Sensory profile The wine appears a luminous straw yellow tending towards green, and releases a long-lingering bead of very fine bubbles. The bouquet is crisp and delicate, with emphatic floral and fruit notes, along with impressions of Golden Delicious apples and fresh-baked bread. The palate is dry, full-flavoured, and very well balanced. A fresh acidity drives the lengthy finish hinting of aromatic tropical fruit. 38

Spumante Brut Rosè Metodo Classico

Denomination Quality Sparkling Wine. Grape variety 50% Sangiovese, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. Growing area Northeast of Siena, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico denomination. Vineyard density About 5.400 vines per hectare. Training system Guyot. Harvest Exclusively into small boxes. Vinification The grapes are rigorously quality – selected, then gently pressed and the must macerates on the skin for 24-36 hours. The must is cold-settled, racked, then fermented at a controlled temperature. In spring, the new wine is bottled with a mixture of sugar and cultured yeasts, then undergoes its secondary fermentation. After 20-22 months of fermentation and maturation, the wine is disgorged, then topped up with a liqueur d’expédition. After a further minimum of 3 months ageing, the wine is released. Sensory profile: The wine appears a lovely antique rose with onion skin-coppery highlights, enhanced by very leisurely bead of pin- point bubbles. The bouquet is delicate and ultra-fragrant, releasing nuances of wild berry fruit, citrus, and rose petals. The palate, stylish and well balanced, gradually reveals a refreshing acidity, and concludes with a finish marked by redcurrant, sweet 39 almond, and wild berryfruit.

Olive Oil

Fèlsina, far from being simply a wine estate, Each of these three “grove units” possesses is a true farm that produces various crops, unique soils for the four olive cultivars of which the most important, fully on a par present on the estate, Pendolino, Leccino, with its wine, is olive oil. With its universally Moraiolo and Raggiolo (or Correggiolo). Each recognized therapeutic and health-giving type of olive is hand-harvested separately, properties, olive oil is an at the moment of optimal intimate part of our local ripeness, then just the pulp culture and traditions. In is extracted from the olive. order to recover and develop The resulting oil is preserved that tradition to its fullest at a constant temperature in quality potential, we launched stainless steel in an oxygen- the “Olio secondo Veronelli” free environment; it is project. Its objective is to craft bottled, under vacuum, only olive oils, throughout Italy, that intimately just before it is shipped. The olive oil that is reflect the areas, as well as the individual thus obtained is the complete expression of groves, where they are grown. the type of olive that produced it. Moreover, a Following the same procedures that have been policy of traceability ensures verifiable quality long used to identify wine-growing terroirs, we through every step of the production process, were able to identify, starting in 2002, three from cultivation through bottling, a process separate olive growing areas: Fèlsina, Pagliarese, under constant quality monitoring, analysis and Boschi. and technical tasting.

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The most direct way to reach Fèlsina is by taking the Firenze-Siena Fèlsina motorway that connects Siena to the Rome-Milan (A1) highway. Exit at Castelnuovo Berardenga. Next to Castelnuovo Berardenga going towards Via del Chianti, 101 San Gusmè, you will see an entrance with a long, white road lined by 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena - Italia tall cypress trees leading up to the Fèlsina estate. Coming from northern Tel + 39 0577 355117 Chianti or from Siena, take the Via Pianella from Siena, following the traditional road along the border of Crete Senesi; you can admire a rare Fax + 39 0577 355651 and beautiful landscape that has inspired poets, writers and farmers. www.felsina.it Visiting these places is a wonderfully enriching experience. Tasting the wine and oil that we produce offers you a wonderful opportunity to truly [email protected] get to know this border-land, which we pride ourselves on interpreting. Lat. 43.349499 - Long. 11.501247

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