Vallepicciola
Wine region
Tuscany
Founded year
1999
Vineyard Size
105 Hecters
Yearly Production
600,000 Bottles
Wine Type
Still wine Sparkling/Semi-sparkling wine Sweet/dessert wine
The history of Vallepicciola began in 1999 when Bruno Bolfo and his sister Giuseppina decided to renovate an old convent of nuns, abandoned for decades, which was located near their country house in Pievasciata, a small hamlet near Castelnuovo Berardenga, a few kilometers from Siena. Today the convent is a wonderful 5-star hotel that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Near the hotel, in an area with an ideal microclimate for wine production, the farm was born, with 110 hectares of vineyards divided among Sangiovese, mainly intended for the production of Chianti Classico, and international varieties, such as Pinot Nero, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
The company philosophy is in fact closely linked to its terroir: the principle is that the wines must be a unique expression of their soil, climate, and work carried out in the vineyard and that the vineyard must be worked with a sustainable approach, to be bequeathed to future generations.
The winery, completed in 2016, is a structure in harmony with the surrounding nature and consists of two underground floors in which all the phases of wine production are carried out, and an above-ground, intended for administrative, commercial, and reception activities.
Wine List
Wine type: Still red
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Production region: Tuscany
Alcohol: 14%
Bottle size: 750ml
Yearly production: 100,000 bottles
Wine description: Rich and modern expression of “annata” Chianti Classico from the south of the region
Color: Ruby red
Aroma: Ripe cherry, violets, vanilla
Taste: Smooth and velvety tannins with good persistence
Food pairing: Pasta, cold cuts, grilled meat
Awards: 92 James Suckling, 88 Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 92 Falstaff, 91 Luca Maroni
Reference retail price: €14.9
Wine type: Still red
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Production region: Tuscany
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle size: 750ml
Yearly production: 25,000 bottles
Wine description: Selection of the best vineyards of Sangiovese of the property
Color: Intense ruby red color with purple nuances
Aroma: Cherry, violet, raspberry and vanilla notes
Taste: Elegant and silky tannins with good persistence and sapidity
Food pairing: Grilled meat, steak, lamb, truffles, cured cheese
Awards: 93 James Suckling, 90 Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 90 Falstaff, 90 Luca Maroni, Decanter Bronze Medal, 5 Grappoli Bibenda
Reference retail price: €24.5
Wine type: Still red
Grape variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese
Production region: Tuscany
Alcohol: 14%
Bottle size: 750ml
Yearly production: 120,000 bottles
Wine description: Entry-level “Supertuscan” with good freshness and personality
Color: Ruby red
Aroma: Black currant, amarena, violet
Taste: Silky but persistent tannins
Food pairing: Cold cuts, cured cheese, red meat
Awards: 95 Luca Maroni
Reference retail price: €14
Wine type: Still red
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Production region: Tuscany
Alcohol: 14%
Bottle size: 750ml
Yearly production: 12,000 bottles
Wine description: One single vineyard of Sangiovese, limited production, only in the best vintages
Color: Intense ruby red color with purple nuances
Aroma: Violet, red fruits, leather, tobacco and vanilla notes
Taste: Powerful but elegant tannins
Food pairing: Fiorentina steak, venison, cured cheese
Awards: 92 James Suckling, 95 Doctor Wine
Reference retail price: €35
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