Ciliegiolo, meaning “cherry-like”, is usually reserved as a blending grape. Bottled on its own, it shows remarkably bright red fruits and fresh acidity.  There have been conflicting studies, but Ciliegiolo is either a parent or offspring of Sangiovese.  San Ferdinando’s version comes from 1.7...

San Ferdinando’s Chianti ‘Il Gargaiolo’ takes its name from the eponymous stream that runs along the Sangiovese vineyard.  This vintage, the blend is 85% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo, and 5% ancient co-planted varietals; the grapes come from vineyards at 350m, facing south-southeast on light sandy...

The Riserva is 100% Gaglioppo from the vineyard Muzzunetto, the oldest vines of the estate, planted in 1967, facing north. The grapes are usually harvested at the end of September/beginning of October.  Fermentation was spontaneous with an extended maceration 10 days, after which the free-run juice...

Varieties: 90% Glera, 10% Perera and Bianchetta. Harvested by hand. Vineyard: Col San Martino in the lieu-dit “Rive Alte,” 3.5 hectares at 250-270m above sea level. Planted in 1965, 1980, and 2011.  Eastern exposure. Trained in the traditional Sylvoz or Doppio Capovolto. Soils: In the steep section...

95% Glera, 5% Verdiso/Bianchetta Trevigiana from a single vineyard planted in 1950 at 350-370m. Whole-cluster pressed; varieties co-harvested and co-fermented. 1st fermentation is spontaneous in concrete. Secondary fermentation in bottle using must from this same vineyard and vintage. Undisorged....

30% Lambrusco Marani (acidity), 30% Lambrusco Salamino (perfume), 30% Lambrusco Oliva (color and sugar), and 10% Lambrusco Maestri (structure), from 2.1 hectares. Cco-harvested and co-fermented. Alcoholic fermentation was in stainless steel with 6 days of maceration on the skins.  Malolactic did...