About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from the Santedame Estate in Castellina in Chianti, at the heart of Chianti Classico. Its high-hill vineyards lie at 350–470 m on the south-facing slopes of the Conca d’Oro. Soils range from loamy clay to loamy sand and contain abundant gravel. Across the estate, surface galestro, dry and windswept steep hills, and marked day-to-night temperature changes characterize the higher vineyard areas.
The estate covers 250 hectares, including 70 hectares under vine. Its history reaches back to the fifteenth century, and its name derives from the Santedame Chapel.
Grapes
80% Sangiovese; the remaining 20% comprises Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other complementary grape varieties.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place together in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for approximately 21 days. Pump-overs and délestage assist extraction.
Ageing
The wine matures for 24 months in concrete tanks and barriques, including a final six months in barriques. This maturation supports its fresh, fruit-led Chianti Classico style while adding a measured influence from barrel ageing.
Technical data
- Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
- Release presented in the official shop: 2021
- Bottle size presented: 750 ml
- Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Tasting profile
Ruby red. The intense, complex bouquet opens with the violet character associated with Sangiovese, followed by cherry, black pepper and tobacco. The palate has good body, with plum and black-cherry nuances, vibrant, juicy tannins and a long finish.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–18 °C. Pair with grilled meats or traditional Tuscan dishes.
Label / history
The first vintage was 1988. The estate takes its name from the fifteenth-century Santedame Chapel. A holy woman depicted in the chapel’s restored fresco also appears on the estate’s labels.