Tenuta San Vito, Chianti DOCG, red, organic wine, 2021, from € 9,95

The organic wine from Tenuta San Vito Chianti DOCG was made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, which must be at least 80% in all Chianti wines. This defines the basic characteristics for Chianti wines that buyers of Chianti wine can rely on.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: shiny ruby red in the glass is already a successful overture.
• Nose: Its fresh and fruity bouquet is inviting.
• Mouth: crisp and fresh on the palate, very fruity typical Sangiovese, absolutely dry in taste.
• Serving suggestions: This organic wine can be drunk young, Enjoy this Chianti wine with a temperature of 13 to 15 ° C. It goes well with lighter dishes, especially with noodle dishes with tomato sauce, spaghetti, cannelloni, lasagne.

Organic wine - processing, Tenuta San Vito., Chianti DOCG

After more than 35 years of organic cultivation, no residues from previous "sins" (pesticides) can be found in the soil. In addition, the vineyards are surrounded by forest and protected from outside influences. As a result, pesticides cannot get directly into or onto the vines either via the roots or the air. This is a clear advantage over vineyards that have recently been converted to organic viticulture or that have been contaminated by neighbors spraying chemicals. The actual winemaking begins with the grape harvest, which is carried out manually or mechanically, depending on the location of the vineyards. After a relatively short maceration, the Sangiovese grapes produce a fruity red organic wine with few tannins. It is therefore ready to drink early and can be stored for less long.
The 6-month aging in large oak barrels refines this Chianti without suppressing the fruity aromas of the Sangiovese grapes.

The Chianti Tenuta San Vito at a glance

• Wine-Type: red wine
• Region of production: Tuscany
• Wine estate: Tenuta San Vito
• Grape variety: 100 % Sangiovese
• Maturing: in large oak barrels
• Bottling: Tenuta San Vito
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: 4-5 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % Vol..
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• organic wine certified IT-BIO-006
• We obtain this organic Chianti directly from Tenuta San Vito in 50050 Montelupo, Italy

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Tenuta San Vito,  Poggio Alto, Toscana IGT, organic wine, red, 2018, from € 19.50

The Tenuta San Vito Poggio Alto is a magical and promising cuvée made from four Tuscan grape varieties that were harvested separately by hand, fermented separately and matured in barriques. The designation as IGT wine, i.e. country wine, is nothing derogatory in this case, but rather it indicates that two of the grape varieties used are real Tuscans, but are not approved for Chianti wine.

Profile:

• Color : dark ruby ​​red color.
• Nose : complex scents of red and black berries, fresh cherries, with floral accents and spicy notes.
• Palate : a wine with a full body, rich fruity fruity aromas of the autochthonous grape varieties, accompanied by fresh, pleasant tannins. Sustainable in taste

Organic wine production, Tenuta San Vito, Poggio Alto, Toscana IGT, red

The vineyards that provide the grapes for this wine have been organically farmed without chemicals for more than 35 years. You are surrounded by forest and there are no direct neighbors who could disturb the idyllic location of Tenuta San Vito.

The actual winemaking begins with the grape harvest, which is carried out manually or mechanically, depending on the location of the vineyards and the degree of ripeness of the various grape varieties. Mash fermentation lasts 10 to 15 days, during which the mash is pumped over several times a day. The red organic wine then matures for at least 12 months in Allier oak barrels and for several months in bottles before it is sold for the first time.

The wine a a glance

• Type of wine : red wine
• Region of production : Toscany
• Wine estate : Tenuta San Vito
• Grape varieties : 40 % Sangiovese, 40 % Ciliegiolo, 10  % Canaiolo, 10 % Colorino.
• Aging: 12 month in barriqies made of  Allier oak
• Bottling: Tenuta San Vito
• Quantity : 750 ml
• Closure : natural cork
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: up to 8 years from vintage.
• Serving temperature : 13°-15°C
• Alcohol : 13.5 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergenes : Contains sulphites
• Certified organic IT-BIO-006
• We source this organic wine directly from the Tenuta San Vito, 50050 Montelupo,Italy
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Torre alle Tolfe, Ciliegiolo, Tuscany IGT, red, organic wine, 2020, from € 22.60

This Torre alle Tolfe Ciliegiolo is a demanding, strong drinkable but dry and low-acid wine that is very easy to drink and pleasantly enjoyable. Because of this characteristic, you may enjoy it over the course of an entire evening before or after dinner.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: dark purple red
• Nose: soft, fruity scents of black cherries are clearly perceptible, with a hint of strawberry and mint.
• Mouth: seductively fruity on the palate, as well as velvety and supple, fine fruit sweetness, followed by round, ripe tannins. Very balanced with a pleasant, lasting taste.
• Serving recommendation: can accompany young cheese, a chocolate or nut cake, but is also a lot of fun solo.

Organic wine processing, Torre alle Tolfe, Ciliegiolo Tuscany IGT

The Ciliegiolo - the small cherry is a grape variety with round berries of a dark red-blue color, which despite its very thick berry skin is susceptible to fungal diseases and therefore needs a dry climate. Perhaps that is the reason why their distribution is limited despite good wine quality.

At the Torre alle Tolfe winery it grows on sandy soil on a slope with a south-westerly and east-facing orientation and a planting density of 5,000 vines / hectare.

The grapes are harvested manually and selected at the same time. The must fermentation begins spontaneously with the yeasts naturally present on the berries in a concrete tank and lasts 30 days. Then the wine matures in large oak barrels.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Siena, Tuskany
• Producer: Torre alle Tolfe
• Grape varieties: 100 % Ciliegiolo
• Maturing: in large oak wood barrels
• Bottling: orre alle Tolfe
• Quantity in liter: 0.75 l
• Closure: Nomacorc
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life:  5-6 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 15 % vol..
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-014
• We purchase this wine directly from Torre alle Tolfe in 53100 Siena, Italy

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Nomacorc Information: Nomecorc is made from organic material (sugar cane) without polyurethane, solvents or adhesives and is recyclable and organically degradable.

Nomacork does not affect good wines in terms of taste or smell and is suitable for storing wine for a period of up to 25 years.

Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT, red, organic wine, 2020, from € 22.00

Single-variety Canaiolo wines are a rarity. A very good one from this grape variety is the Torre alle Tolfe Canaiolo, Tuscany IGT, which did not mature in wooden barrels and can thus present its original, fruity aromas in a velvety soft way.

Organic wine profile

• Color: dark, bright garnet red
• Nose: fruity aroma of dark berries
• Mouth: voluminous, fruity-spicy notes, velvety soft on the palate, long-lasting with a delicate bitter almond note at the end.
• Serving recommendation: serve with a temperature of 15-17° C.

Organic wine processing, Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT

Canaiolo is one of the grape varieties allowed to be used in small quantities for the production of Chianti. The dark grapes ripen late, the resulting wines are very color-intensive, with a full body and a velvety taste. Their disadvantage is the low yield, which is why a higher price for Canaiolo wine is to be expected. Presumably that is why it is planted. On wineries where it still exists, it is only used as a cuvée to help improve a wine with color, body and taste.

At Torre alle one wants to preserve the typical Tuscan variety due to its positive properties and to prove it with the varietal expansion. It grows on sandy soil, 5,000 vines are planted there per hectare. Like all grapes from the winery, they are hand-picked, spontaneously fermented with the grape's own yeast in a concrete vat for 30 days and then matured. As a result, their attractive, fruity aromas are preserved unadulterated.
It is used almost exclusively as a blending partner for the Sangiovese.

The label of this wine shows one of the most famous works by the painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti from Siena from 1343, which contrasts the effects of good and bad government. On the right side of the picture you can see a tower, which from its location should be the tower of le Tolfe, with vineyards next to it. 

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine, dry
• Region of production: Siena, Tuscany
• Producer: Torre alle Tolfe
• Grape variety: 100 % Canaiolo
• Maturing: in concrete tank
• Bottling: Torre alle Tolfe
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Nomacorc
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life:  6-8 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 14.14% vol., SO2 free 9 mg/l, SO2 total 44 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains Sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We purchase this organic wine directly from Torre alle Tolfe in 53100 Siena, Italy

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Information Nomacorc: Le Nomecorc est fabriqué à partir de matière organique (canne à sucre) sans polyuréthane, solvants ou adhésifs et est recyclable et biodégradable.

Le nomacork n'affecte pas les bons vins en termes de
goût ou d'odeur et convient à la conservation du vin pendant une période allant jusqu'à 25 ans.

Buondonno, Syrah, Campo ai Ciliegi, Tuscany IGT, organic wine, red, 2020, from € 29,50

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Syrah vines were originally at home in the northern Rhône, today you can find them wherever the climate is hot and dry. Why not in Tuscany too, where Gabriele Buodonno planted 2,500 vines on half a hectare in 1992. Today they are of a good age and produce delicious grapes and the wonderful Buondonno Syrah Campo ai Ciliegi.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: intense dark ruby red color with violet reflections.
• Nose: fresh, spicy scents of red and dark currants, blackberries, plums and a hint of violets increase curiosity about this wine.
• Mouth: the whole spectrum of the already perceived aromas literally fills the mouth, the typical acidity of the Syrah grape ensures freshness and the noticeable, round tannin for structure, a long aftertaste and a long shelf life.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this impressive wine at 16-18 ° C after decanting it or ventilating it in the glass for a long time.

Organic wine - processing, Buondonno,Syrah, Campo ai Ciliegi, Toskana IGT

The grapes come from a small, half a hectare large vineyard called Campo ai Ciliegi (cherry field), which was planted with 2,500 Syrah vines in 1992. They are harvested by hand from mid-September. Maceration and fermentation with the grape's own yeast takes 15 to 20 days. The malolactic fermentation and aging in barriques and tonneau took almost a year.
This red organic wine is only lightly filtered before it is bottled.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Tuscany
• Winery: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Grape variety: 100 % Syrah
• Aging: Barrique and large barrel
• Bottling: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: 10 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol..
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We source this organic wine directly from Gabriele Buondonno, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Buondonno, Chianti Classico DOCG, red, organic wine, 2022, from € 21,50

The Sangiovese grape variety characterizes this Buondonno Chianti Classico with its typical spicy fruitiness and color intensity. In Chianti Classico, it represents Tuscan wine, which can be positively influenced by the individual skills of the winemaker and the way his vineyards are cultivated.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: intense dark ruby red with violet reflexions
• Nose: fine and clear aromas of ripe berries, violets, sweet spices, and delicate notes of oak aging.
• Mouth: impressively fresh on the palate, then you can feel an abundance of aromas. Its taste is very pleasant and long-lasting with round, well-integrated tannins.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this fine and strong red wine at 18 ° C after decanting it or ventilating it in the glass for a long time.

Organic wine - processing, Buondonno, Chianti Classico DOCG, red

The Sangiovese vines grow in the Casavecchia, Sicelle and Sicellino vineyards, on clay and calcareous soil with stony-rocky subsoil and south, east, north-east, east and north-west.

The average planting density of 4,800 vines / hectare and the low harvest of approx. 40 hl / ha allow the harvest of high-quality grapes that are harvested by hand.

The actual winemaking begins with the fermentation of the mash with the yeast naturally present on the grapes in stainless steel and concrete vats. It lasts at least 20 days. During this time, the mash is regularly pumped over and the pomace cap (consisting of the berry caps and the kernels) is pressed into the mash in order to be able to extract all the flavoring and coloring substances it contains.

The wine matures in small and medium-sized oak barrels and takes about a year, during which the malolactic fermentation also takes place. Then the contents of the individual barrels are combined in large concrete tanks to form a cuvée and bottled. The Chianti Classico matures there for another 3 months before it is allowed to leave the winery for the first time.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine,
• Production area: Tuscany
• Winery: Buondonno Casavecchia all piazza
• Grape veriety: 100% Sngiovese
• Aging: in barriques and larger barrels
• Bottling: Buondonno Casavecchia all piazza
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 10 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol..
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We source this wine directly from Gabriele Buondonno, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Buondonno, Chianti Classico Riserva, DOCG, organic wine, red, 2022, from € 31,10

This Buondonno Chianti Classico Riserva is only produced in the best years. The best, carefully selected Sangiovese grapes from the oldest vineyards "Casavecchia" and the Sicellino planted in the 1970s are used. The soil there is very stony and the harvest is very small.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: intense dark ruby red
• Nose: very seductive aromas of red, ripe berries and Cherries, with spicy notes and a hint of roasted coffee and dark chocolate.
• Mouth: complex and impressive on the palate with mouth-filling, varied aromas that change depending on the temperature and time. Very nicely structured, full-bodied with fine, ripe and round tannins and a long aftertaste.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this fine, full-bodied, yet elegant wine at a temperature of 18 ° C after decanting it or ventilating it in the glass for a long time.

Organic wine - processing, Buondonno, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

The best Sangiovese grapes come from the Casavecchia and Sicellino vineyards. They are located at 430 m above sea level on a slope facing south and north-east. The soils there are clayey and calcareous with a stony subsoil. The planting density averages 4,000 vines / hectare, the harvest is correspondingly low, but the quality of the grapes is all the better.

The fermentation of the mash starts spontaneously with the grape's own yeasts in a concrete tank and lasts at least 4 weeks. The maturation and refinement of the wine including the malolactic fermentation takes place in 500 liter oak barrels (22 months) and in 2,500 liter oak barrels (24 months). After filling into bottles, the wine rests for another five months in the winery before it is offered for sale.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Tuscany
• Winery: Buondonno Casavecchia all piazza
• Grape veriety: Sangiovese
• Aging: in 500 and 2.500 liter oak barrels
• Bottling: Buondonno Casavecchia all piazza
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 10 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 15 % vol.
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We source this wine directly from Gabriele Buondonno, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Buondonno, Chianti Classico DOCG, organic wine, red, 2018, fiasco 1 liter, from € 23,90

The Sangiovese grape variety characterizes this Buondonno Chianti Classico with its typical spicy fruitiness and color intensity. In Chianti Classico, it represents Tuscan wine, which can be positively influenced by the individual skills of the winemaker and the way his vineyards are cultivated.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: intense dark ruby red color with violet reflexions
• Nose: fine and clear aromas of ripe berries, violets, sweet spices and delicate notes of oak aging.
• Mouth: impressively fresh on the palate, then you can feel an abundance of aromas. Its taste is very pleasant and long-lasting with a round, well-integrated tanin.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy these fine and strong wines at 18 ° C after they have decanted it or aerated in the glass for a long time. Shelf life up to 10 years from the vintage.

Organic wine - processing Buondonno Chianti Classico

The Sangiovese vines grow in the Casavecchia, Sicelle and Sicellino vineyards, on clay and calcareous soil with stony-rocky subsoil and south, east, NE and NW orientation.

The average planting density of 4,800 vines / hectare and the low harvest of approx. 40 hl / ha allow the harvest of high-quality grapes that are harvested by hand.

The actual winemaking begins with the fermentation of the mash with the yeast naturally present on the grapes in stainless steel and concrete vats. It lasts at least 20 days. During this time, the mash is regularly pumped over and the pomace cap (consisting of the berry caps and the kernels) is pressed into the mash in order to be able to extract all the flavoring and coloring substances it contains.

The wine matures in small and medium-sized oak barrels and takes about a year, during which the malolactic fermentation also takes place. Then the contents of the individual barrels are combined in large concrete tanks to form a cuvée and then bottled. The Chianti Classico matures there for another 3 months before it is allowed to leave the winery for the first time.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Tuscany
• Winery: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Grape variety: 100 % Sangiovese
• Aging: in barriques an large barrels of oakwood
• Bottling: at the wine estate
• Content: 1 litre
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: 10 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol..
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We source this wine directly from Gabriele Buondonno, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT, red, organic wine, 2021, from € 22.60

As the name Colorino suggests, it can be used to produce very colorful wines which, as is the case with the Torre alle Tolfe Colorino from Tuscany, also produce very pleasantly aromatic and velvety soft wines.

Organic wine profile

• Color: dark, bright garnet red
• Nose: fruity scent of dark berries and exotic spices
• Mouth: voluminous, fruity-spicy notes, velvety soft on the palate, long-lasting with a delicate bitter almond tone at the end, which I completely evaporate with increasing ventilation.
• Serving recommendation: Please decant this wine for 1-2 hours before serving it at a temperature of 15-17 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo, Tuscany IGT

The manual grape harvest is standard in the vineyards of Torre alle Tolfe and a prerequisite for being able to produce true, clean, i.e. pure wines. This method avoids healthy, perfectly ripe grapes from coming into contact with unripe, overripe, rotten or mold-infested grapes, as can be the case with mechanical harvesting. However, this way of working is much more expensive and has an impact not only on the price, but above all on the quality.

The Colorino vines thrive on sandy vineyard soil that is oriented to the southwest. The grapes are fermented in a mash tank with the naturally present yeast for a period of 20 days. The maturation takes place in large oak barrels. The contact area between wood and wine is smaller and less intense than in small barriques. As a result, the aromas of the wine are less woody.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine, dry
• Region of production: Siena, Tuscany
• Producer: Torre alle Tolfe
• Grape variety: 100 % Colorino
• Fermenting: in concrete tank
• Aging: in lare wooden barrels
• Bottling: at the wine estate
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life:  5-6 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 14,5% vol.
• Allergenes: contains Sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We purchase this wine directly from Torre alle Tolfe in 53100 Siena, Italy

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Nomacorc Information: Nomecorc is made from organic material (sugar cane) without polyurethane, solvents or adhesives and is recyclable and organically degradable.

Nomacork does not affect good wines in terms of taste or smell and is suitable for storing wine for a period of up to 25 years.

Buondonno, Rosato Toscano IGT, organic wine, rosé, 2022, from € 13.55€

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The Buondonno Rosato Toscano is created from the blend of white vinified Syrah grape must with a very short resting time on the skins, the must being obtained from the Sangiovese vein for the production of Chianti Classico.

The processing takes place in such a way that the freshness and fruit are largely retained.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: pink with orange reflections
• Nose: fresh, spicy scents of red and dark currants, blackberries, plums and a hint of violets increase curiosity about this wine.
• Mouth: Just like its scent, so is its taste, which quickly fills the entire mouth. Since both grape varieties are known for their fruity aromas, they are well suited for good rosé wine.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this at 8-10° C.

Organic wine - processing, Buondonno,Syrah, Campo ai Ciliegi, Toskana IGT

The juice of the Syrah grapes was pressed immediately without contact with the skins. The white juice was then spontaneously fermented with the darker juice of the Sangiovese grapes using the grapes' own yeasts.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine, dry
• Production area: Tuscany
• Winery: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Grape variety: 50 % Syrah, 50 % Sangiovese
• Aging: in stainless steel
• Bottling: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol..
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We source this organic wine directly from Gabriele Buondonno, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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