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SanFeliceWineTours
Guide 2020
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INDEX
3 San Felice Wine Shop
4 Basic Tastings Friendly Tasting Classic Tour & Tasting Premium Tour & Tasting New!
5 Thematic Tastings Pugnitello Rarities New! Milestones Tuscany Matters Experience
6 Special Editions Harvest Tour New! Barrel Tasting with the Wine Maker New!
7 Master Class Sensory Wine Analysis New!
8 Gourmet Package San Felice Experience New!
9 Campogiovanni Wine Shop
10 Basic Tastings Walk-in Tasting New! Campogiovanni Experience New!
11 Thematic Tastings
Campogiovanni Rarities New! Pic-Nic in Pineta New!
12 Product Line
13 Premium Line16 Il Grigio Line20 San Felice Line23 Campogiovanni Line26 Bell’Aja Line28 Perolla Line31 Limited Edition
33 About San Felice
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San Felice Wine Shop
Località San Felice53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
T. +39 0577 [email protected]
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Opening Season 202012th June — 6th December
JULY and SEPTEMBER Opening HoursTuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
h 11 am — 7 pmFriday / Saturday / Sunday
h 11 am — 8 pm
AUGUST Opening HoursFrom Monday to Sunday
h 10 am — 8 pm
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER and DICEMBER Opening HoursFrom Tuesday to Sundayh 11.30 am — 6.30 pm
Time for Tours11.30 am / 3 pm / 5 pm
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Basic Tastings
Premium Tour & Tasting New!
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 5 Premium wines (Avane Chardonnay IGT, Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Vigorello IGT Supertuscan, Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione). Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
—Reservation: requiredCost: € 45,00 per personDuration: 60’
Friendly Tasting
Quick Walk in the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 4 wines: 3 Classics (ex: Chianti Classico, Rosso di Montalcino e Bolgheri Bell’Aja) and 1 Premium (at your choice), paired with bread and DOP EVO Oil.
—Reservation: preferred (without reservation only on availability)Cost: € 20,00 per personDuration: 45’
Classic Tour & Tasting
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 5 wines: 2 Classics, 3 Premium (at your choice). Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
—Reservation: requiredCost: € 30,00 per personDuration: 60’
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Thematic Tastings
Tuscany Matters Experience
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Private tasting in our VIP room with a Wine Educator. To taste our Premium Wines from the most prestigious areas of Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Montalcino e Bolgheri): Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione DOCG, Vigorello IGT Supertuscan, Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Il Quercione Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG. Pairing with a selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero. Closing with a tasting of Vin Santo and cantucci biscuits.
—Reservation: required at least with one day in advanceCancellation Policy: up to 24 h(Credit Card required as guarantee)Cost: € 110,00 per person(min 2 max 6 participants)Duration: 120’
Pugnitello Rarities New!
Guided Tour in our experimental vineyard VITIARIUM, in the Pugnitello vineyard and in the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 3 outstandig expressions of Pugnitello, ancient local vine rediscovered by San Felice: Pugnitello IGT 2016, Arkeos 2010, Matervitis 2008. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
—Reservation: required at least with one day in advanceCancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee)Cost: € 80,00 per person (min 2 – max 8 participants) Duration: 90’
Milestones
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 5 precious vintages from our Library that made the History of San Felice: “Il Grigio 2008, Poggio Rosso 2007, Vigorello 2001, Pugnitello 2006, Brunello 2010”. Pairing with a selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
—Reservation: required at least with one day in advanceCancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee)Cost: € 90,00 per person (min 2 – max 8 participants) Duration: 90’
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Special Editions
Harvest Tour (1st—30th September) New!
Guided tour of the aging cellar and walk through the vineyards. Wine tasting in the pergola in our vegetable garden «Orto Felice» together with a Wine Educator and tasting of the new vintages of 3 wines produced from the visited vineyards: Poggio Rosso Chianti Classcio Gran Selezione DOCG 2016, Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2016, Pugnitello IGT 2016. Pairing with a selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
—Reservation: required at least 48 h in advanceCancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee) Cost: € 150,00 per person (min 2 – max 4 participants) Duration: 120’
Barrel tasting with the Wine Maker New!
Private Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar with our wine maker. Private tasting in our VIP Room and samples directly from the barrels. Pairing with a selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
—Reservation: required at least two days in advance(Only on availability of the Winemaker)Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee)Cost: € 110,00 per person (min 2 max 6 participants)Duration: 120’
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Master Class
Sensory Wine Analysis New!– Educational slideshow about
wine tasting tecnique– Nose training
– Guided tasting with a Wine Educatorof 5 Premium Wines
– Food & Wine Pairing with a selectionof tastings prepared by our Chef
Juan Camilo Quintero
—Frequency: once per month (dates to schedule)Reservation: required at least 48 h in advance
Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h(Credit Card required as guarantee)
Cost: € 140,00 per person (min 2 participants) Duration: 120’ (4 pm — 6 pm)
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Gourmet Package
San Felice Experience New!
SPA Wine Ritual that gives elasticity and renewed muscle vigor. The relaxing massage with grapeseed oil and the revitalizing mask with red grape peel extract promote the brightness of the skin making it clean and fresh.
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WINE HOUSE Guided tour of the vineyard and the aging cellar. Aperitif tasting with a glass of Avane Chardonnay IGT 2018 and Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2017 paired with a selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
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RISTORANTE POGGIO ROSSO Experience of a 3 course-menu with an exclusive selection of the innovative cuisine by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero. Each course paired with a glass of wine selected by our winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini.
—Reservation: required at least 3 days in advanceCancellation Policy: up to 48 h – Credit Card required as guarantee Cost: € 240,00 per person (€ 25 tasting + € 100 spa + € 115 dinner)Duration: about 4 hours
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Campogiovanni Wine Shop
Località Campogiovanni SP1453024 Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
T. +39 0577 [email protected]
Opening Season 20201st July — 6th December
From Tuesday to Sundayh 11.30 am — 6.30 pm
Time for Tours11.30 am / 4 pm
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Basic Tastings
Walk-inTasting New!
Tasting with a Wine Educator of the current vintages of our 3 wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil.
—Reservation: requiredCost: € 20,00 per personDuration: 45’
Campogiovanni Experience New!
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 4 representative wines from our estate: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Quercione, Arkeos IGT. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
—Reservation: requiredCost: € 35,00 per personDuration: 60’
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Thematic Tastings
Campogiovanni Rarities New!
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 3 exclusive wines from Campogiovanni portfolio: Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Quercione 2010, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Quercione 2006. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
—Reservation: requiredCancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee)Cost: € 120,00 per person (min 2 participants) Duration: 60’
Pic-nic in Pineta New!
Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting in the pine wood with a Wine Educator of 5 wines at your choice from our three estates: San Felice, Campogiovanni and Bell’Aja. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
—Frequency: from May to September (Tasting outside weather permitting)Reservation: requiredCost: € 50,00 per personDuration: 60’
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Product Lines
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Premium Line
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The Premium Line expresses the intense flavors of San Felice’s most prestigious wines, which possess a concentration and refinement that allow the unique
characteristics of the terroir of Chianti Classico to shine. This line illustrates the pinnacle of the winery’s
production and its ability to successfully explore new paths so as to be fully representative of the complexity
of the region’s wines and lands.
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Premium Line
The Beauty of ExcellenceThe pinnacle of the San Felice line that is a sensorial journey through Tuscany. The 100% Sangiovese is the first cru from a single vineyard loca-ted directly in front of the medieval hamlet of San Felice in Chianti Classi-co. This multi-award-winning wine is a must-have.
Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Past and Future
The first Supertuscan in Chianti Classico first appeared in 1968. The wine has an important history, and today distinguishes itself from other wines in the category for a simple reason: it combines the tradition of international varieties like Cabernet and Merlot with an indigenous variety, Pugnitello, which is unique to San Felice.
VigorelloToscana IGT
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Premium Line
PugnitelloToscana IGT
RediscoveryThis indigenous variety was rediscovered and replanted after years of being abandoned first in San Felice’s Vitiarium and subsequently in the vineyards. It is indelibly tied to the San Felice winemaking team’s talented research. Left on its own, it expresses characteristics of originality, softness, and meatiness.
Avane Toscana IGT
A noble whiteSometimes we find ourselves in unexpected places, as is the case with 100% Chardonnay, an unexpected single-vineyard white wine that is a new entry at San Felice. It is particularly aromatic and savory and is made from rigorously selected grapes from a soil plot with unique characteristics, including a trace of the ancient Etruscan presence in the area.
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Il Grigio Line
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The Il Grigio Line is represented by wines with great structure that maintain strong ties to a faraway past despite
the modern techniques with which it is made.In the glass, you find a harmonious blend of millennia
of history with a contemporary flair.
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Il Grigio Line
Il Grigio Gran Selezione DOCG
Il GrigioChianti Classico Riserva DOCG
A Wine and Its Label — Titian’s “Man in Armour”The perfect marriage – when a label expresses the wine and the wine expresses the land from which it comes: this 100% Sangiovese is austere, full of body, with rich, persistent aromas and the aromatic complexity of well-balanced oak. The symbiosis between product and label has helped to make this wine an icon of Chianti Classico.
The Five SensesThis iconic wine of San Felice is a blend of Sangiovese with five other indigenous varieties from the estate’s vineyards. It has a unique identi-ty, and its roots lie in San Felice’s talent for experimentation, planting ancient indigenous varieties and combining them as an alchemist would – as in a perfume.
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Il Grigio Line
In PincisVinsanto Chianti Classico DOC
Il GrigioGrappa di Chianti Classico
Meditating with WineYou can’t rush with this Vinsanto, which requires a long time, both in terms of preparation and tasting. It is a meditation wine to be sipped in a relaxed way at the end of a meal, expressing intense notes of coffee, dates, dried figs, and honey. It reaches the perfect equilibrium between sweet and sa-vory. A small miracle.
Transparent AromaThis grappa is made from the just fermented skins and stems of Chianti Classico at San Felice. It ages first in stainless steel and then sees a few months of aging in oak barrels. It has a crystalline transparency with hints of amber.
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Il Grigio Line
Il Grigio — Olio Extra Vergine di OlivaChianti Classico DOP
Green GoldThis olive oil’s brilliant green color belies its Chianti-esque character, with herbaceous aromas and a slightly bitter and peppery flavor. The olives are mostly of the Frantoio variety, with a small amount of Moraiolo and Lec-cino. Hand harvest in November and pressing the same day; there is no better way to taste its incredible flavor than drizzling it over grilled meats as well as ribollita and other classic Tuscan soups, or simply on a bruschetta al pomodoro.
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San Felice Line
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The San Felice line evokes the generosity and uniqueness of nature in the region. With this line, San Felice expresses
its creative, refined talents that are clearly reflected in the versatile wines that are the perfect accompaniment
to any convivial occasion.
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San Felice Line
San FeliceChianti Classico DOCG
Elegance and TraditionRuby red with notes of cherry, this is the traditional Chianti Classico, made from indigenous varieties: mostly Sangiovese, along with Colorino and Pugnitello. An elegant wine that is highly coiffable.
A White Among RedsIn an area like ours, particularly suited to producing energetic red wines, this white blend of selected Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes is a great surprise. It has complexity and structure as well as impressive acidity and a pleasant toasty note afforded by small French oak barrels.
AncheronaToscana IGT
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San Felice Line
BelcaroVinsanto Chianti Classico DOC
The Strength of TraditionVinsantaie, the aging rooms for Vinsanto, are beautiful and imbued with history. The grapes are left to dry on racks until December, when they are very lightly pressed and then left to ferment and then age for five years in small oak barrels. Belcaro Vinsanto is a foray into tradition – from the grape variety, Trebbiano, to the winemaking process to the amber color and aromas of almonds, honey, and spices. Perfect for enriching the art of hospitality together with a plate of traditional Tuscan cantucci.
Unmistakably TuscanIts strength lies in its quintessential Tuscan-ness. It is bottled just a few days after the harvest. The varieties it contains are Frantoio (50%), Moraio-lo (25%), and Leccino (25%), all of which come from San Felice’s olive gro-ves. It satisfies demanding palates and lovers of the herbaceous, slightly bitter notes of olio nuovo (the season’s first olive oil) and is perfect drizzled on vegetables, grilled meat, and bruschetta.
Il VelatoOlio Extra Vergine di Oliva
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Campogiovanni Line
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The Campogiovanni line represents the power of a region – Montalcino – that, because of its ideal microcliamte and terroir, is among the most suited in Tuscany to producing
wines with great strength and character, surprising for their incredible aging capacity. They are wines that give great satisfaction to those who drink them and have won
countless accolades over the years.
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Campogiovanni Line
Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Microclimate and Terroir
Climate and soil: the perfect combination for the perfect maturation of San-giovese Grosso, on the sunny, south-facing hills of Montalcino. Traditional style with a soft and persistent finish, this wine distinguishes itself with its refinement and longevity. A five-time Wine Spectator Top 100 wine.
RootsThe cru of the Campogiovanni estate expresses all the power of Montal-cino’s terroir. Boasting rigor, concentration, elegance, and extraordinary longevity, this wine finds its roots in land on which a centuries-old oak tree grows. It is only produced in exceptional vintages.
Il Quercione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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Campogiovanni Line
CampogiovanniRosso di Montalcino DOC
Not Just a Second WineA Rosso di Montalcino that isn’t afraid of sibling rivalry with a more structu-red big brother – Brunello. Another 100% Sangiovese that exhibits the variety’s impressive versatility and ability to express itself just as well in a less complex version. It is crisp and soft with notes of cherry, blackberry, and cedarwood, and has a surprisingly long finish.
Campogiovanni Grappa di Brunello
Clear Essence
The unique richness of Brunello grapes yields a very structured grappa. It is aged for a few months in small oak barrels, thus taking on a slightly amber color. The grappa sees at least six months of bottle aging.
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Bell’Aja Line
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The unmistakable terroir of Bolgheri is easy to perceive in a bottle of Bell’Aja thanks to the area’s unique
climatic conditions. Bolgheri, like an amphitheater facing the sea, is perfectly suited to viticulture: it is a place
that allows the wine and the environment to exchange the essence and power that characterize them both,
as though through osmosis.
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Bell’Aja Line
Bell’AjaBolgheri DOC
Bell’Aja Bolgheri DOC Superiore
The Sea on the HillsLocated on the hills of Bolgheri, the vines grow overlooking the sea. Bell’Aja’s vineyards exist in perfect harmony with the nature surrounding them and enjoy the benefits of a unique microclimate. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon: an ample aromatic profile with blackberry and notes of sweet spices. An authentic interpretation of the power that the wines of this region are capable of expressing.
The Palate Enveloped by the Sea / Timeless EnchantmentA new but already prestigious label. The vineyard is located in Bolgheri, near the world-famous Viale dei Cipressi and the sea – a beautiful and truly enchanting place. The wine is deep ruby red in color and possesses notes of ripe fruit with hints of licorice and cocoa. It is full and dense on the pa-late with silky, smooth tannins.
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Perolla Line
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The Perolla line expresses the liveliness and versatility of young, fresh wines with a notable aromatic component.
They are the perfect accompaniment to any occasion and are particularly well suited to summertime imbibing.
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Perolla Line
VermentinoBianco Toscana IGT
RosatoToscana IGT
The Allure of SummerThanks to the proximity of the sea, the grapes that grow on the coastal hills reach perfect ripening. This 100% Vermentino is fresh and citrusy on the palate and has aromas of grapefruit, white flowers, and freshly cut grass. It is perfect as an aperitivo wine, as well as with light fish-based first courses. In the glass you’ll find the colors of summer.
A Companion for EveryoneCherry pink in color, this rosé is made from Sangiovese and Cabernet Sau-vignon. It has the aromas and elegance of a white and the structure of a young red. The wine is characterized by its versatility: a wine for all cour-ses, as well as a perfect apéritif.
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Perolla Rosso Toscana IGT
Perolla Line
Spirited YouthThis is a young but intense wine, evidenced by its ruby red color and fresh aromatic qualities. It is made mostly with Merlot, in addition to smaller amounts of Ciliegiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese. It is bott-led in the spring following the harvest. It is pleasing and harmonious on the palate and a perfect accompaniment to first courses, white meats, and fish soups.
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Limited Edition
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The Limited Edition line includes wines with exceptional qualities worthy of being sipped slowly in order to bring
the drinker closer to their complexity and details, capable of providing enthusiasts the unique experience
that only “meditation wines” can give.
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Le Viti del 1976Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Limited Edition
A Fairy-Tale WineAt the Campogiovanni Estate in Montalcino, a vine plot of Sangiovese da-ting back to the 1970s still produces grapes that yield a truly precious wine imbued with great aromatic complexity, elegance, and concentration. From these vines, we vinify a limited selection of Brunello di Montalcino called “Le Viti del 1976,” only produced in exceptional vintages. The wine has an intense garnet color and aromas of tea leaves and tobacco. It enve-lops the palate with rich, silky tannins and provides a lengthy finish. A wine of the highest caliber.
The Excitement of a New ChallengeSan Felice isn’t just Brunello or Chianti Classico; it is much more than that. We have taken on the challenge of working with one of the most fascinating and mysterious varieties, giving life to an authentic and original expression of our land. It comes from our highest vineyard site, where grapes full of an array of aromas are grown and then vinified in small uncovered oak barrels. Our Pinot Nero possesses grace: it is subtle and elegant while at the same time being energetic and capable of surprising with every sip.
A surprise in arrival:Pinot Nero Toscana IGT
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About San Felice
San Felice is located in the heart of Chianti Classico near Castelnuovo Berardenga and Siena. The company possesses over 1,700 acres throughout Tuscany, 460 of which are planted to vine in the region’s most prestigious areas: Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri. San Felice is renowned for producing great wines in all three areas and has been recognized with awards from top international publications and associations, in a continuous pursuit of quality, research, and innovation. Since the 1980s, San Felice’s winemaking team has undertaken an initiative
aimed at protecting the genetic heritage of Tuscan viticulture. After years of study and experimentation, winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini and his team have rediscovered more than 270 little-known varieties, including “Pugnitello,” which has become the symbol of the estate’s dedication to indigenous Tuscan varieties. The historic medieval hamlet in which San Felice is located has been home to a 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel nestled in the estate’s vineyards since 1992, and it remains the only Relais & Chateaux property in Chianti Classico.
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Società Agricola San FeliceLocalità San Felice
53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Tuscany, ItalyT. +39 0577 3991 / F. +39 0577 359223www.sanfelice.com / [email protected]