Description

50% Sangiovese, 20% Trebbiano 20% Malvasia, 10% Moscato. 20 year old vines, yield 45 hl/ha. Grown on clay and limestone at an altitude average of 450 m asl. Plantation density: 6900 vines/ha.

The grapes are handpicked and selected to ensure an accurate degree of maturation and a healthy state (begin to end of September). Whole bunches softly pressed. Spontaneous Fermentation with Pied de cuve with the skins. Fermented and aged for 8 months in old oak, ceramic vats and concrete egg tanks. Natural stabilisation during the winter on total lees. No fining, wide filtration.

Perched at an altitude of 500 meters in the heart of Tuscany, Tenuta La Novella is a captivating estate located within the Chianti Classico appellation. This 188-hectare estate, once abandoned, was restored in 1996 by François Schneider, who was captivated by the property’s beauty. Over the years, the old cellars dating back to the time of the Medicis, the vineyard, and the surrounding olive groves have been meticulously revived.

Since 2015, Simone Zemella has been at the helm, further enhancing the estate by embracing biodynamic farming practices. The vineyards span 13.5 hectares, cultivated between 350 and 650 meters above sea level, on a mosaic of fifteen parcels. The soils are a combination of schist and sandstone, offering ideal conditions for producing rich, balanced, and terroir-driven wines.

The primary varietals are Sangiovese and Syrah, complemented by smaller proportions of Canaiolo, Trebbiano, Malvasia, Moscato, and Viognier. High planting densities (5500 to 7000 vines per hectare) ensure deep root exploration, resulting in grapes that are an authentic expression of the unique terroir.