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Calappiano Chardonnay Toscana IGT wine — Sensi winery — Dionysus
WhiteToscanaIGT

Calappiano Chardonnay Toscana IGT

by Sensi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeWhite
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for2–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
SensiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie near the commune of Vinci, on soils containing shell remains and minerals, which give the wine a distinctive mineral character. The Calappiano estate, the heart of the Sensi company, stands near the village of Vinci.

Vinification

After sorting, the grapes are pressed. The juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18 °C.

Tasting profile

Clean and well balanced, with a distinctive mineral character. Easy to enjoy with everyday dishes.

Label / history

Calappiano is the Sensi company's central estate, near Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. The estate is also a place of history, art and architectural treasures. The Sensi family has been making wine since 1890, and Calappiano is where they put their bold ideas and plans into practice, combining traditional recipes and techniques with innovation and respect for the environment.