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2017 to 2018, La Torre alle Tolfe rebuilt a team with two specialists, an agronomist Stefano Amadeo and a wine-maker Giacomo Mastretta(ex. La Porta di Vertine). Giacomo is known as a talented wine-maker in non-intervention manner and as a expert in Sangiovese grape. The combination of organically grown healthy grapes and Giacomo's natural wine-making became quite successful.

The new wine has beautiful concentration, energetic hot core, straight backbone - originally the vineyards have been managed organically since 2003, and then, on top of that, Stefano's precise tuning of the land and Giacomo's wine-making explosively boosted the quality of the wine.
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B081 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2020 750ml B085 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE GRAPPA DA VINACCE FRESCHE DI UVE SANGIOVESE BARRIQUE ALC.42% 500ml B084 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE GRAPPA DA VINACCE FRESCHE DI UVE SANGIOVESE BIANCA ALC.42% 500ml
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B081 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2020 750ml B085 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE GRAPPA DA VINACCE FRESCHE DI UVE SANGIOVESE BARRIQUE ALC.42% 500ml B084 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE GRAPPA DA VINACCE FRESCHE DI UVE SANGIOVESE BIANCA ALC.42% 500ml
The signature wine of Torre alle Tolfe from particular terroir : asl.320m, sandy soil which contains lots of oyster fossils. Sangiovese 80%, Canaiolo 20%, Colorino and Ciliegiolo. Fermented by indigenous yeasts, all the process is run by non-interventional manners. Cement tank s are used for both fermentation and ageing. Intense, bright, ruby red colour. Concentrated, perfumed nose with hints of iron, and lively sour cherry on the palate with a firm core of sandy tannins. Long and Juicy. Grappa made from vinacce(pomace) of Sangiovese. "Barrique" is aged in oak barrel after distillation, and bottled. Grappa made from vinacce(pomace) of Sangiovese. "Bianca" is straightly bottled after distillation.
B088 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSSO TOSCANA COLORINO 2020 750ml B087 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSSO TOSCANA CANAIOLO 2020 750ml B086 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSATO TOSCANA LUNELLA 2021 750ml
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B088 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSSO TOSCANA COLORINO 2020 750ml B087 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSSO TOSCANA CANAIOLO 2020 750ml B086 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSATO TOSCANA LUNELLA 2021 750ml
Colorino is a grape varietal used for blending to enhance deep and brilliant colour to Chianti. Rarely seen as a varietal wine Colorino is full bodied with energising, distinctive tannin, bold flavours of blue and black berries and Mediterranean herbs. Fermented by indigenous yeasts, all the process is run by non-interventional manners. Aged in old oak tonneau for 18 months. Canaiolo 100% from sandy soil with oyster fossils. Canaiolo is a grape varietal mainly used for the blend with Sangiovese to produce Chianti. Torre alle Tolfe finds big potential of this grape and produced single varietal wine. Well concentrated Canaiolo from low yields are fermented by native yeast in cement vats, 30 days skin contact. Aged in wooden barrels. Fresh green notes yet ripe rich body, plenty and mild tannin. Indeed, it's a discovery of new face of Canaiolo. 100% Sangiovese Rosato Lunella made by saignée method. Fermented by native yeasts, all the process is run by non-interventional manners. Fascinating beautiful salmon pink. A note of Campari and sweet strawberry fruit on the nose with acidity. Intermixed flavour of orange and strawberry in a velvety texture. Rich, fresh, long and complex. Ideal dry rosé.
B083 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE CHIANTI RISERVA COLLI SENESI 2018 1500ml A571 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2018 750ml A819 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSSO TOSCANA CILIEGIOLO 2019 750ml
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B083 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE CHIANTI RISERVA COLLI SENESI 2018 1500ml A571 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2018 750ml A819 LA TORRE ALLE TOLFE IGT ROSSO TOSCANA CILIEGIOLO 2019 750ml
Sangiovese 100% selected from the oldest parcel. Basically the terroir of Torre alle Tolfe is dominated by sandy soil rich in oyster fossils, but the parcel for this Riserva is situated on the calcareous clay soil. Fermented by indigenous yeasts, all the process is run by non-interventional manners. Aged in chestnuts barrels. The signature wine of Torre alle Tolfe from particular terroir : asl.320m, sandy soil which contains lots of oyster fossils. Sangiovese 80%, Canaiolo 20%, Colorino and Ciliegiolo. Fermented by indigenous yeasts, all the process is run by non-interventional manners. Cement tank s are used for both fermentation and ageing. Intense, bright, ruby red colour. Concentrated, perfumed nose with hints of iron, and lively sour cherry on the palate with a firm core of sandy tannins. Long and Juicy. Ciliegiolo is a local variety in Toscana, named after the Italian for cherry. Small portion has been used for the blending in Chianti, but its potential is rediscovered in recent years and Ciliegiolo 100% wine is produced. Two scenarios are hypothesized that Ciliegiolo is a roots of Sangiovese, or Ciliegiolo is the offspring. Fermented by native yeasts in cement vats, all the process is run by non-interventional manners. Aged in barrels.
   
 
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La Torre alle Tolfe is an organic agricultural estate in the Chianti region of Tuscany, in the subregion of Chianti Colli Senesi. The estate extends over 100 hectares, and includes 13 hectares of vineyards, interspersed with olive groves, woodland and meadows.


The hilltop location of the vineyards (330m above sea level) guarantees good ventilation with a dry microclimate around the vines. The soils mostly have good drainage, with quite a high sand content (roccia arenaria), but this does vary between vineyards and La Torre alle Tolfe is making the most of this variability. One perhaps surprising component of these soils is marine life : some three to five millions years ago this land was coastal and parts of the land are rich in both beach pebbles and oyster shells.



Predominant grape variety is Sangiovese (the main component of our wines), with other local varieties including Canaiolo, Colorino and Ciliegiolo. They are trained and pruned following in the Guyot system. Each grape varieties are picked by hand separately at the optimum time of maturation. La Torre alle Tolfe has been making wine using organic methods, since 2003 and are constantly moving towards more natural and sustainable methods. The aim is to build long-term sustainability into soils and vines, to obtain the best possible grapes, that reflect the terroir, with minimal mechanical and chemical intervention. La Torre alle Tolfe invests in manual labour to avoid soil compaction, and manages grass cover to reduce erosion during wet periods, while avoiding excessive water competition during the dryer months.



Following the arrival of Stefano Amadeo – the agricultural advisor- in 2017, La Torre alle Tolfe havs invested in the analysis of soils and of the flower and insect biodiversity in the vineyards. With his help La Torre alle Tolfe is increasingly managing the vineyards as ecosystems, building up the soils, and enhancing natural diversity, for example of native plants and pollinators. Interventions involve the targeted use of organic manure, grass cover and green manures (such as nitrogen fixing plants) to ensure ideal growth conditions for the vines and grapes. La Torre alle Tolfe is also meticulous in the pruning and management of the new vines to encourage their health and longevity, without pushing for excessive production.