In 1983, Guido Serio and his wife Isa came to the San Fabiano Calcinaia property, investing in wine agriculture and a team of quality winemakers. In recent years the wines of San Fabiano have been recognized under the Gran Selezione designation, also by acclaimed wine critic James Suckling as one of the finest. Set in the magical town of Castellina in Chianti, this grand estate's rolling hills and magnificent buildings are breathtaking.  Known for their old school rich Chianti, San Fabiano Calcinaia has one foot in history while the other is stepping into the future. Most all the vineyards are organic certified; the team hits a home run with classic style Chianti.

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ALC: 13%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: <1,80 gr/lt
PRODUCTION: 7,000 bottles

An equal blend of organic certified Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. A beautiful expression combining these two great varieties coupled with the expressive power of a territory and a fermentation method that makes this white wine complex and fascinating. Aromatic varietal notes are bound to a mineral component and a consistent structure that can make medium or long-term aging. 

Food Pairings Ideal with traditional fish dishes and excellent with white meat, fresh and young cheese; Super also alone as Aperitivo.

San Fabiano Calinaia | ‘Casa Boschino’

Toscana Rosso IGT

Bright and fresh everyday sipper

APPELLATION: Tosscana Rosso IGT
GRAPE(S): Sangiovese 50% - 25% Cabernet Sauvignon – 25% Merlot
YEAST:
VINIFICATION: 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 3 months in bottle.

ALC: 40.000 bottles
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 40.000 bottles
PRODUCTION: 40.000 bottles

Fresh, pleasant, and undemanding, the wine of San Fabiano fits all occasions. Produced with organic grapes - 70 % Sangiovese with a good heap of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.  A quality, easygoing wine for every day. Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with many Italian American foods. Food Pairings Ideal with Italian and Tuscan dishes since it is a table wine.

Perfect with meat and mixed antipasto or fresh Mediterranean dishes.

San Fabiano Calinaia | Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico DOCG

This long wine is well-balanced, pleasantly uniting the feeling of heat to the soft elegance of the tannins and the correct acidity.

APPELLATION: Chianti Classico DOCG
GRAPE(S): Sangiovese 90% - 10% field blend
YEAST: selected yeast
VINIFICATION: Careful selection of the grapes on the field and cellar; Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature and long maceration on the skin (15/20 days); - Light pressing.
MATURATION: Aging in wood (500 Lt.) of 2° passage for 12 months and at least 3 months in a bottle.

ALC: 13.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR: < 1 gr/lt
PRODUCTION: 90,000 bottles

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 in 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.

Pairings Ideal with Tuscan traditional dishes and perfect with second dishes of red and white meat and fresh and medium-old cheese.

review: Kerin O'Keefe Wine Enthusiast

San Fabiano Calinaia | ‘Cellole’

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Mocha, cedar, and menthol- oh my!

APPELLATION: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
VINEYARD: Singel vineyard- Cellole 500 m asl Facing south-west
GRAPE(S): Grape Varieties Sangiovese 90% - 10% field blend
YEAST: Selected yeast
VINIFICATION: 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.
MATURATION: Aging in wood (500 Lt.) of 1°-2° passage for 30 months, of which 3 months in bottle.

ALC: 14.86 % vol
RESIDUAL SUGAR: < 1,2 gr/lt
PRODUCTION: 32.000 bottles

Pairings Ideale 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 done 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.

VINIFICATION: - Careful selection of the choice of the 1st grapes on the field and in the cellar; Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature. Long maceration on the skin (at least 20 days) and soft pressing. Maturation on dregs and malolactic in wood.
MATURATION: In wood (500 Lt.) of 1°-2° passage for 20-22 months and at least 12 months in bottle.
ALC: 14.32 % vol
RESIDUAL SUGAR: < 0,5 gr/lt
PRODUCTION: 8,000 bottles

Red ruby is a very intensive color with high violet tones and orange nuances that increases with age; fine, intensive, very persistent perfume, with aromatic complexity, from violet and cherry tones to spices like licorice and pepper, until vanilla, cacao, tobacco flavors. Wine with a strong structure at the mouth; it is warm, enveloping, soft, and elegant for its complex tannic structure; very long final at taste.

PAIRINGS: Ideal with traditional Tuscan dishes, especially with game, first and second course, timbale, and grilled meat. Perfect also with old cheese and Lardo di Colonnata.

reviews: james suckling