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...
San Ferdinando’s Vermentino comes from vines planted in 2010 at 300m above sea level. This north-facing vineyard has sand in the first 20cm of soil, with compact grey clay below. Freshness and drinkability, rather than concentration, are the objectives in the wine, so the number of bunches per...
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% Sangiovese from the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1993. Maceration lasted a month. Aging was for 16-18 months, first in cement, and then in a new chestnut wood botte of 1000L. 3,000 bottles made. It is deeper and more savory than the ‘normale.’ The inscription on the...
The Chianti Colli Senesi ‘normale’ is 100% Sangiovese. Maceration lasted a month. Aged for one year in cement. This is an overdelivering Sangiovese, with perfectly encapsulated fruit and just the right amount of supporting grip. 10,000 bottles made. The label reads, “Year 800- Tolfo dei Gricci...
Le2Ville was first produced in this 2023 vintage. The base is Cabernet Franc, with about 30% Ciliegiolo and 20% Merlot. It combines fruit from the estate's mosaic of parcels and aims for a fresher style.
Il Nicchio is Cabernet Franc, though in select vintages they reserve the right to add a few percentage points of Merlot. The base is the north face of the Bellaria vineyard on the border of Bolgheri and Bibbona. Malolactic occurs in 80% in barriques, 20% in stainless steel. Aging is in barrel (...
