One Bottle: Chianti Colli Senesi Fattoria San Donato 2015
One Bottle: Poderi Arcangelo Ciuccarello Toscana 2015


~Chianti Colli Senesi Fattoria San Donato 2015~
(Alc: 14.00%)

By Fattoria San Donato
Chianti Colli Senesi 2015

About
San Donato has been in Umberto Fenzi's family for three generations. Umberto, his wife Federica and her mother, Marisella, now own and run this beautiful winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany. They are devoted to organic agriculture and are certified by Bioagricert. The Fenzi family is proud to make wine in this famed wine region and strive to always make wines of a quality that uphold the reputation of the area. They believe that organic farming practices produce the best grapes, maintaining the typicity and quality of the wines both in the short and long term. Their commitment to organic farming also comes from a sense of responsibility for their neighbors, near and far, explaining: "While we are the owners of the land, the health of the air and the water affects all the people of today and tomorrow." The San Donato vineyards enjoy a unique microclimate in the Tuscan hills. 50 miles from the Mediterranean Sea at 1,300 feet altitude, the gentle sea breezes lead to a dry and sunny climate. The soils are a mix of clay and Pliocene sands. They grow only native varietals, which are well adapted to the area and the organic farming methods used by the winery. No chemicals are used (fertilizers, pesticides, additives) and the only fertilizer used is composted clippings from the vines. The vineyards are dry farmed and the grapes are harvested by hand. In the winery, the grapes undergo 12-14 hours of maceration in steel tanks. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts then takes place in concrete tanks. The wines spend 6 months in contact with the lees, with regular batonage. Finally, the wines are naturally stabilized and lightly filtered before bottling.

Technical Details
Varietal: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Ciliegiolo; certified organic
Winemaker: Paolo Salvi
Vineyard: 'Poggio alle corti' and 'Terrerosse'; mixed clay and Pliocene sand at 1,300 ft altitude
Farming Practices: Certified organic; dry-farmed; rows 'grassed over' with clover and legumes; no chemicals used
Vinification: 12-14 hours of maceration in steel tanks. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks. 6 months in contact with the lees, with regular batonage. Naturally stabilized and lightly filtered before bottling. Sulfites less than 62 mg/L. Certified Vegan.
Tasting Notes: A ruby color with layered aromas of cherry, black pepper and violet. Well balanced and tightly knit on the palate with supple tannins, mineral notes and a long finish.
[Information provided by Artisan Collection]


~Poderi Arcangelo Ciuccarello Toscana 2015~
(Alc: 13.00%)

By Poderi Arcangelo
Ciuccarello Toscana

Technical Characteristics
Color: Red
Grapes: 70% Ciliegiolo, 30% Sangiovese
Soil: Sandy
Altitude: 300 meters above sea level
Aspect: Southeast
Yield: 60 hl/ha
Fermentation: Soft pressing with selected local yeasts in cement vats with glass lining
Aging: 1 year in cement vats
Production: 8,000 bottles per year; organically produced

Tasting Note
Bright ruby red in color, with aromas of cherry and red currant. There are earthy notes of cranberry and violets on the palate - this wine is fresh, bright, and food friendly.
[Information provided by Soilair Selection]
[Information is not vintage specific]

Fattoria San Donato 2015 Chianti Colli Senesi
Rating: 87
Variety: Red Blends
Appellation: Chianti Colli Senesi, Tuscany, Italy
Winery: Fattoria San Donato
Alcohol: 14.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer: The Artisan Collection
Date Published: 7/1/2018
Reviewed by: Kerin O’Keefe
Made from organically farmed grapes, this opens with subdued aromas of scorched earth and dark-skinned fruit. The straightforward palate shows ripe black plum, clove and orange peel touches alongside round tannins. [...]