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Vigneti La Selvanella: Terroir-driven Pioneers in Tuscany
Vigneti La Selvanella, located in Radda in Chianti, the heart of Chianti Classico, is a name synonymous with one of Italy’s most enduring and celebrated single-vineyard wines. With a history that stretches back over half a century, it is clear to see how La Selvanella has become a benchmark for terroir-driven Sangiovese and a pioneer in the concept of Cru wines in Italy. A Vision Ahead of Its Time Established in the 1960s, La Selvanella was among the first Italian vineyards to embrace the philosophy of single-vineyard winemaking—a radical idea at a time when most Chianti producers blended grapes from various locations. The estate spans roughly 50 hectares, making it…
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Wining Hour Feature: Saracosa Vermentino di Toscana
This month, I’ve decided to feature a refreshing Italian white wine. This selection is Saracosa, which is a Vermentino di Toscana. Saracosa is from the Barbanera family, specifically Sofia Barbanera, in Tuscany. Saracosa may sound familiar, because it shares the name with its sister wine, the popular Saracosa Governo Red wine. Nevertheless, its a perfect time to learn about this mouthwatering white wine. Our company is located at the foot of Mount Cetona (Siena), in a territory – the Tuscan one – as beautiful as it is generous, famous throughout the world for its great grapes. Still today we work inspired by our past, strengthened by the history we carry…
