SAN FABIANO CALCINAIA
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The San Fabiano Calcinaia vineyard is situated in the picturesque hills of the renowned Chianti countryside, with a rich history dating back to 1000 A.D. In 1983, Guido Serio and his wife, Isa, decided to invest in viticulture, bringing together a skilled team of winemakers at the San Fabiano Calcinaia estate. The Serio family has lived and worked on the property for over 40 years, raising their children there.
The estate’s grapes are cultivated in vineyards within the village of Castellina, famous for producing robust, age-worthy wines that stand out in the Chianti region. In recent years, San Fabiano’s wines have received recognition under the Gran Selezione designation, with acclaimed wine critic James Suckling praising them as some of the finest available.
Nestled in the charming town of Castellina in Chianti, the estate features rolling hills and stunning architecture. Known for its rich, traditional Chianti, San Fabiano Calcinaia expertly combines historical roots with a forward-looking approach. Most vineyards are organically certified, and the team is dedicated to producing classic-style Chianti.
WHO: Guido Serio and his wife, Isa
WHERE: Castellina In Chianti - Siena • Tuscany - Italy
FOUNDED: 1983
LAND: 20 hectares, 250 - 450 meters above sea level, South-southwest facing, 30+-year-old vine. Overall, the soil is Galestro. Spurred cordon and guyot-trained vines. Hand-harvested.
GRAPES: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay + Sauvignon Blanc
APPELLATION: Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Cellole” DOCG
VITICULTURE: Organic
ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 200,000 bottles
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Toscana Rosso IGT
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Fresh, pleasant, and undemanding, San Fabiano's wine fits all occasions. It is produced with organic grapes—70% Sangiovese with a good heap of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a quality, easygoing wine for every day. Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with many Italian American foods. Food Pairings It is Ideal with Italian and Tuscan dishes since it is a table wine.
Perfect with meat and mixed antipasto or fresh Mediterranean dishes.
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•••REGION: Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Toscana Rosso IGT
VARIETAL: Sangiovese 50% - 25% Cabernet Sauvignon – 25% Merlot
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VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Careful selection of the grapes on the field and in the cellar; - Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature with long maceration on the skin (15/20 days); - Light pressing.
MATURATION: Aging In steel tanks (70%) and wood (30%) from 4 to 12 months and at least three months in bottle.DESCRIPTORS:
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PAIRINGS: BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 1
RESID. SUGAR(G/L): G/l
LONGEVITY: 3+ yearsBAR CODE:
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Chianti Classico DOCG
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This long wine is well-balanced, pleasantly uniting the feeling of heat to the soft elegance of the tannins and the correct acidity.
The organic certified Estate's southwest vineyards are named San Fabiano, 250 m above sea level, and Cellole, 450 m above sea level. Careful selection of the Sangiovese 90% - Others 10% in the field and the wine cellar; fermentation at controlled temperature with medium-long maceration on the skins (10 to 15 days); soft pressure. The wine-making and -aging are carried out by separating the grapes according to their different production area. Blending only occurs at the end of aging to guarantee the best quality. Maturation in tonneau of 2nd passage for about 12 months. Refinement in the bottle for at least 6 months; persistent perfume with signs of violet, mature fruits, and spices. It has a long-lasting structure, and the freshness mark of the flavor stands out, pleasantly accompanying the notable amount of strong and velvety tannins.
Ideal pairings are with traditional Tuscan dishes and perfect with second dishes of red and white meat and fresh and medium-old cheese.
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•••REGION: Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Chianti Classico DOCG
VARIETAL: Sangiovese 90% - 10% field blend
VINEYARD: Estate vineyards.
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VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Careful selection of the grapes on the field and cellar; Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature and extended maceration on the skin (15/20 days), light pressing. Aging in wood (500 Lt.) of 2° passage for 12 months and at least 3 months in a bottle.
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Taste:BOTTLE PRODUCED: 90,000 bottles
PAIRINGS: BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 13.5 %
RESID. SUGAR(G/L): < 1 gr/lt
LONGEVITY: 10+ yearsBAR CODE:
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
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Ideal pairings with all Tuscan traditional dishes, especially with game and heavy first dishes (boar, roe deer, hare). Perfect also with old cheese. Service Temperature 16°C-18°C Production
The first selection of grapes, Sangiovese 90% - Others 10%, takes place in the vineyard at harvest; a second, careful selection is made in the discharge of the grapes in the cellar. Following the separation of stalks and subsequent gentle pressing of the grapes. The fermentation is made with yeast strains selected in the Chianti Classico at a temperature of 28-32 ° C. Skin maceration lasts 15-20 days, after which you run a soft pressing. Aging: in barrels of 1st -2nd° passage for 24 months followed by 6 months of aging in bottle. Ruby red color with garnet that increases with aging: fine scent, intensive, persistent, with floral hints of red fruits and red fruits and spices; it presents a remarkable structure, at taste is very balanced, harmonious, elegant, elegant fruity and velvety tannins that evolve with the progress of aging.
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•••REGION: Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
VARIETAL: Sangiovese 90% - 10% field blend
VINEYARD: Single vineyard- Cellole 500 m asl Facing south-west
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ALTITUDE: 500 m asl
EXPOSURE: Facing south-west
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VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Hand-picked and carefully selected the grapes on the field and in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature and selection of the best yeast. Maceration on the skin (15-20 days) and light pressing. Aging in wood (500 Lt.) of 1°-2° passage for 30 months, 3 months in bottle.
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PRODUCTION: 32.000 bottles
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 14.86 % vol
RESID. SUGAR(G/L): < 1,2 gr/lt
LONGEVITY: 15+ yearsBAR CODE:
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"... this has aromas of mocha, cedar, and menthol. Made with organically farmed grapes, the full-bodied palate offers ripe black plum, licorice, and orange peel alongside assertive tannins. Drink 2021–2027.
Review vintage 2015 • Kerin O’Keefe
92 pts
WINE ADVOCATE ROBERT PARKER & MONICA LARNER
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Toscana Rosso IGT
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Red ruby is a very intensive color with high violet tones and orange nuances that increase with age; it is a delicate, intensive, very persistent perfume with aromatic complexity, from violet and cherry tones to spices like licorice and pepper, until vanilla, cacao, tobacco flavors. \ This is a wine with a firm structure at the mouth; it is warm, enveloping, soft, and elegant for its complex tannic structure; very long final at taste.PAIRINGS: This wine is ideal for traditional Tuscan dishes, especially game, first and second courses, timbale, and grilled meat. It is also perfect with old cheese and Lardo di Colonnata.
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•••REGION: Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Toscana Rosso IGT
VINIFICATION: - Careful selection of the choice of the 1st grapes on the field and in the cellar; Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature. Extended maceration on the skin (at least 20 days) and soft pressing. Maturation on dregs and malolactic in wood.
MATURATION: In French wood (500 Lt.) of 1°-2° passage for 20-22 months and at least 12 months in a bottle.VARIETAL: Cabernet S. 50%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 25%
VINEYARD: San Fabiano estate and Celloe vineyard.
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EXPOSURE: facing south-west
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PRODUCTION: 8,000 bottles
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 14.32 % vol
RESID. SUGAR(G/L): < 0,5 gr/lt
LONGEVITY: 15+ yearsBAR CODE:
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San Fabiano Calcinaia
1, 53036 Poggibonsi SI, Italy +39 0577 979232