Fattoria La Loggia Via Collina, San Casciano in Val di Pesa Loc. Montefiridolfi - Florence - Italy

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1 Via Collina, San Casciano in Val di Pesa Loc. Montefiridolfi - Florence - Italy Tel: Fax: Web: info@fattorialaloggia.com

2 Vacations in Chianti Agritourism, relaxation and hospitality THE SPIRIT OF THE TUSCAN RENAISSANCE Completely immersed in a natural environment and surrounded by olive trees and by its own vineyards, the Fattoria la Loggia is in the heart of the Chianti Classico, 15 km to the south of Florence, and is placed on top of a hill from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of great beauty and fascination. The Fattoria is made up of a village of ancient farmhouses and dates back to In the Renaissance the Fattoria la Loggia belonged formerly to the Buondelmonti and then to the Medici family, lords of Florence. Various works and sculptures of major contemporary Italian and foreign artists are installed in some of the most attractive parts of the village and in the gardens of the master s villa.the village of the, arrived to us with all the taste of the centuries, is able to offer its guests a stay made of accurate services and of elegant and informal cordiality, where the magic atmosphere from the past fuses with the warmth of the Tuscan rural tradition. The works are part of the permanent collection created by the La Loggia Art Center. This page is on the web to

3 Agritourism in Chianti, Vacations in Tuscany THE VIEWS Here are the woods and the views that our guests will be able to admire from the. Magic visions that show themselves from any angle and from the windows of our ancient village and that reveal to us all the beauty, mildness and elegance of our land, the Chianti, and of its uncontaminated nature. The Chianti surrounding the Loggia is the homeland of the Italian Renaissance. Here have lived Beato Angelico, Cellini, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Leonardo. Nowadays these countries are still scattered with castles, abbeys, churches, ancient convents and charming ancient villages: a really unforgettable find for the guests of the. This page is on the web to

4 In Chianti agritourism apartments and rooms THE FLATS AND THE ROOMS ARE THE PRIDE OF THE FATTORIA LA LOGGIA Hereunder is one of our most exclusive rooms that exactly holds and expresses the quality and style of our hospitality. The ancient wooden rafters of the ceilings, the floors, the big stony fireplaces, the charm of the period furniture together with that of the contemporary art paintings on the walls: this is the warm atmosphere and the style of all our rooms and of our flats. The apartments and the bedrooms are fitted out with fully equipped kitchens, direct-dial telephones, satellite TV, Internet access, radio, safes and adjustable heating. This page is on the web to

5 Agritourism with swimming pool and gym in Chianti, sport and relax in Tuscany SPORTS, FITNESS, LIFE IN THE OPEN AIR: THE VERY BEST FOR OUR GUESTS Our new swimming pool: An ultramodern facility with solarium and flowerbeds situated in one of the most attractive and panoramic spots on the estate. Measuring 18 by 10 meters (59 x 33 feet), the pool is equipped with hot and cold hydro-massage units, lightly salty water and small beach. Open from May to October Our professional gym: is furnished with the most modern Technogym equipment for fitness and gymnastics. In addition, mountain and tandem bikes as well as table tennis are available for our guests. This page is on the web to

6 Apartments in Chianti Agritourism in Chianti - SERVICES AND SMILES FOR A CAREFREE SOJOURN The following services are available: Barbeque Internet Point Direct sales of estate products Laundry services Babysitter service (with prior notice) In addition, we can organize for you: Excursions on horseback with a guide Walks in our woods with picnics in the open air Wine/food excursions and trips with meals in typical Tuscan restaurants. Tastings of our wines Trips to Florence and in Chianti. Cooking courses (15 persons) This page is on the web to

7 The flats and rooms nel Chianti Responses to frequently asked questions Q: Is there a minimum nights' stay requested? A: No, you can stay at the Loggia even for only one night. But generally guests reserve accommodations for a week to have sufficient time to savor the atmosphere and surrounding attractions. Q: How far is the from Florence and in what conditions is the road? A: Florence is 16 km. far of which 12 km. are on motorway and 3 km. on a panoramic asphalt road to reach the top of the hill where is the. Q: Are the flats and rooms furnished? A: Yes, the flats are completely furnished with furniture and accessories. Q: What type of furniture is used? A: The furniture is ancient and restored. The paintings on the walls and the sculptures are modern. Q: Are the sanitation and kitchens in good conditions? A: The bathrooms are all new, luminous and recently renovated. The kitchens are new, modern and efficient. Q: What is the bathrooms' furnishing? A: The bathrooms have a washbasin, wc, bathtub or shower and three towels of different measures for each guest and a hairdryer. Q: What is the kitchens' furnishing? A: The kitchen have fixtures, fridge, gas cooker, extractor hood, saucepans, plates, glasses, cutlery and the normal supplies needed to prepare a meal and to lay the table. Q: What is the rooms furnishing? A: The bathrooms have a washbasin, wc, bathtub or shower and three towels of different measures for each guest and a hairdryer. Q: Are there fireplaces in the flats? A: Some flats have the fireplace that can be lit with Canadian pieces of wood that make the lighting easier and that last for several hours (extra-charge for Canadian wood Euro5,20 extra). Q: Is there a television? A: Yes, there is the satellite television in the Italian, English, French, German, Spanish languages. You

8 will be able to see the most important European and American canals. Q: Do you have a safe? A: Yes, each room and each flat has a safe.in addition, for sealed envelopes or documents of special value and confidentiality, we have the estate s safe. Q: Is there the telephone in the rooms? A: Yes, each room and each flat has its telephone with direct external line. Incoming telephone calls are received from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Italian time). Q: Do you have a fax or that can be used by the guests? A: Yes during office hours but the computer is not available for your use. Q: Do you have air conditioning? A: No, the walls are very thick and usually it is not necessary. In particularly hot years we place mobile conditioners at disposal. Q: Do you have heating? A: Yes and the temperature can be regulated by the thermostat. Q: Is the cleaning done? A: Yes regularly every day (except on holidays) by our staff. Q: How often are changed the bed linen and the towels? A: The bed linen is changed once a week. The towels every day. Q: What is included in the overnight stay's price? A: In the overnight stay's price are included water, light, gas, heating, the daily chambermaid's service (except on holidays), the weekly bed linen change, the daily towels change, the flat initial and final cleaning and the taxes. Q: Is it possible to add one or two single beds in the bedroom or in the living room? A: Yes extra persons can be hosted in an added bed or in the double sofa bed with an extra-charge of Lire per person per night. Q: Are the dogs allowed? A: Yes but you have to be previously authorised. The extra-charge is Euro 10,00 per night. Q: Do you have the possibility to host a baby? A: Yes we have cots with mattresses, pillows, sheets and blankets. The hiring is free. Q: Do you have a baby sitting service?

9 A: Yes we have baby sitters but with previous booking. The cost is Euro10,00 per hour. Q: Can we have lunch inside the Fattoria? A: Occasionally we organise lunches or dinners in our restaurant. All the rooms and flats are provided with a kitchen or a cooking area.the area is rich in restaurants nearby (3-5 km) where the food is excellent that we will take care to suggest you on your arrival here. It is possible to choose between our regional top quality cuisine, the French cuisine and the international one. Tuscany is famous for its cuisine. Q: Can we reach the by public utilities? A: Yes but it is very difficult. We suggest to come with your own car or to rent one at the airport or directly from your country. But there is also Florence 20 km away. Sienna not much more than a half an hour away, little further San Gimignano, Volterra and then with an hour drive the Carrara's quarry, is there that Michelangelo has chosen the marble for his David, and then there is the coast with Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio, Pisa and Lucca. DQ: Is it possible to rent a car with a driver? A: Yes, there are 4 or 7 seats cars for drives or to go to the airport or to the station. Q: Which is the closest airport? A: Firenze Peretola at 35 km (23 miles) or Pisa Galileo Galilei at 90 km (55 miles). Q: Which is the closest railway station? A: Florence 20 km (12 miles). Q: How can we reach the by car? A: Instructions from Milan, Rome, Venice: drive along the Autostrada del Sole A1 until the exit Firenze Certosa, then take the Superstrada for Siena (signs: Raccordo Firenze-Siena) until the exit Bargino. After the junction turn right towards Bargino, then after 300 meters turn left to Montefiridolfi. After exactly 3.5 Km. (2 miles) you will find the entrance to the Fattoria e Centro d'arte La Loggia. For greater clarity from the Bargino exit follow the signs e Centro d'arte La Loggia. Q: How far are the towns? Montefiridolfi (500 inhabitants) is 900 meters far and it has two groceries, bar, post office, newsagent's, mechanic. San Casciano is a town with inhabitants, 7 km far (4 miles), with all the amenities, cinema, theatre, pharmacy, smart shops Q: Is it true that cultural activities take place at the? A: Yes, the is the seat of the La Loggia Art Centre that organises symposiums, exhibitions and artists' residence and moreover there is a permanent outdoor museum with works of some of the greatest masters of the contemporary art in the world

10 Q: Can we buy products from the farm? A: Yes, our products ( Chianti Classico wine, white wine, sparkling wine, olive oil, etc.) are at your disposal in the rooms and in the flats to be drunk in the farm, moreover you can also buy special vintages to take home, besides barrique wines of great value. Q: Is there a beautiful room, or rather one that would make us dream? A: Our best room measures 50 square meters, with a two slopes ceiling up to 4 meters high. It has three windows. The ceiling, the floor, the walls, the doors ooze a really charming atmosphere. Everything is antique. The artworks are both antique and contemporary, 6 artworks by great international artists who have realised them on purpose for this room. Water jets, a make-up zone, relaxing armchairs, modern sculptures and double windows complete the bathroom. Q: What does a guest of the Loggia do all day? A: At the Loggia they found themselves immersed in nature. In these countries nothing has changed for centuries and it is as if the time had stopped. Our guests recover forgotten sensations, maybe never felt and they respect this quietness. This does not mean that there are not a swimming pool, table tennis, the mountain bikes, marvellous woods, the areas for the barbecue, the well kept meadows from which you dominate the valley, a panorama in the round, then all around teems with ancient villages, castles, villas, churches, monasteries, vineyards, olive trees, farms, cellars, cypresses, Etruscan tombs, restaurants, trattorias, kilns producing cotto, pitchers and vases etc. Instead if you go south you reach Montalcino where to visit the cellars and to taste the Brunello wine and then and then... a holiday is not sufficient for sure. This page is on the web to

11 Marrying and honeymooning in agritourism PERSONALIZED PROGRAM: AN EXCLUSIVE SERVICE OF OUR ESTATE Wedding ceremonies on the Estate The village entirely to yourselves on your most memorable day! Contact us: Our specialized team will be at your disposal in realizing your dreams and meeting your requirements for the entire event and all its organizational and logistical details: from the preparation of the ceremony to the wedding banquet and other celebratory activities for your guests. Our program is designed for groups of 20 to 45 persons. As far as accommodations are concerned, there are double bedrooms, apartments and suites. In respect to the wedding banquet and ceremony, it is possible to accommodate as many as 150 persons. For further information and appointments for inspections/visits to the Fattoria, please contact Dr. Ivana Natali. Honeymoon at the estate The most romantic stay imaginable. This program is based on a minimum stay of three nights and includes: - accommodations in one of the most attractive suites; - a welcoming bottle of Ribot Brut sparkling wine; - flowers and sweets in the bedroom. On arrival, accommodations will be upgraded one level, if space is available, at no additional charge. If you wish to stay for a full week, you will be accorded a 5% discount. The offer is valid for six months from the date of your wedding. A wedding license must be shown at the time the reservations are made. The offer is valid only one time for couple For dedicated golfers There are many courses to be played in Tuscany and Chanti. What better occasion, therefore, to indulge your passion with a sojourn at the estate during which you can combine your taste for golf with the many other pleasures that Chianti offers in abundance? Contact us: You can play golf every day and on different courses using your own irons or renting clubs on the spot. When you return from the course, we shall organize visits for you to the cities of the arts or wine/food excursions in Chianti to discover the most prestigious wineries and taste the best Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and many other fine wines.

12 For bridge enthusiasts Would you like to organize a tournament and profit from the occasion to enjoy a fantastic vacation in the Chianti Classico countryside? Contact us: In the ancient and appealing setting of its Renaissance village, the is able to accommodate your tournament and its participants, personalizing the entire sojourn at the estate according to your wishes. The program has been designed for groups of up to 45 persons with accommodatons in double bedrooms, apartments and suites. This page is on the web to

13 Agritourism prices and rates in Chianti Offers and special rates Reserve now and save! If you reserve at least 90 days before the beginning of your vacation, you can benefit from a 5% discount. The offer is valid for stays of seven days, minimum. Children For children from 1 to 3 years of age, small beds or cradles are provided without additional charge (excluding breakfast). Reduction of 10% for the second week. Reduction of 15% for the third week. This page is on the web to

14 Conferences, meetings and incentives on hills overlooking Florence BUISNESS AND RELAX Prestige and image, deals, motivating people.when these are your corporate objectives, the Fattoria La Loggia is truly an ideal framework for organizing and carrying out your programs: special events, meetings of associates or members of the trade, corporate anniversaries So that your event can truly be unique and capable of helping you attain your company s promotional objectives, has specially furnished and restructured for the purpose some of the most appealing structures of its village as for example the ancient lemon house, which can accommodated as many as persons. It has also organized a specialized team capable of creating and, with you, tailoring the entire corporate event in keeping with your precise needs and objectives and in all of its logistical and promotional aspects, from the personalization of the entire village with the company s colors to the welcoming cocktail, from the supplying of technical and audiovisual equipment for working meetings to the programing of entertainment throughout the duration of the sojourn. As far as overnight accommodations are concerned, it is possible to install corporate groups of persons in double bedrooms, apartments and suites. In respect to luncheons, dinners and performances, it is possible to accommodate as many as 150 persons. In case of necessity, a further 40 persons can be accommodated in an annex only a few hundred meters (yards) from the estate. This page is on the web to

15 Promotional programs in Chianti References: Many Italian and foreign companies and public authorities have organized promotional, high-image events at : Boehringer Bugatti Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze Daewoo IBM Jaguar Marie Claire Mercedes Benz Opel Rotary Club Abbott Il Ferrone Saab Consorzio Chianti Classico Carapelli DDB Bang & Olufsen Napapijri IRMEP Value Retail World Presidents' Organization. This page is on the web to

16 Agriourism with swimming pool in Chianti HOW TO GET HERE For who arrives from north or south on the Motorway Del Sole A1: Leave the motorway at the Firenze Certosa tollgate. Take the freeway Firenze-Siena and leave it at the second exit: Bargino; on the main road continue to the right for 500 meters and turn to the first left for Montefiridolfi. After meters turn left: there you are! For who arrives from Siena: leave the freeway (superstrada) Siena-Firenze at Bargino. Then continue as told above. Nearest airports: Airport Amerigo Vespucci of Florence: 20 km. Airport Galileo Galilei of Pisa: 80 km. Nearest railway station: Station Santa Maria Novella of Florence: 17 km. is located at San Casciano in Val di Pesa in the Montefiridolfi hamlet of Florence province Our address is Via Collina 40, postal zone For information phone to or send a fax to or write to info@fattorialaloggia.com This page is on the web to

17 Agritourism in Chianti, Vacations in Tuscany Hospitality and smiles: this is the motto of the whole staff of the Fattoria La Loggia. You will always find us at your complete disposal, efficient and smiling, to make your stay unforgettable. Baruffaldi Family, after having revived the wine activity and restored the farm's village, have opened their casket to hospitality and have made of it an elegant and friendly refuge able to give the guests unique and magic experiences and sensations. Finally, they have given life to their most recent creatures: the 'La Loggia' Art Centre and the permanent outdoor Museum of Contemporary Art. This page is on the web to

18 Chianti tourism guidebooks Guide Turistiche: Agriturist Charming Small Holtel Italy Grandi Alberghi d Italia Agriturismo in Italia Hotels de Charme Galla Placidia Viaggiare bene ( Gambero rosso) Agriturismo in Italia (Cento proposte di vacanza in fattoria) Journey to Italy Reis Door Italie ( Special Toscane) Voyage en Italie Reise Nacht Grandi alberghi d'italia ( Ed. Giorgio Mondadori) Die Besten hotels Italiens ( Ed.Giorgio Mondadori) Italy Charming Bed and Breakfast (Karen Brown's guide) Gli alberghi di Veronelli (Veronelli editore) Agriturist Guida all'ospitalità APT Firenze Notturno Italiano Hotels Agri & Tourist Guida all'agriturismo Vacances à la ferme ( Italie) Agriturismo ( Toscana) This page is on the web to

19 Press clippings - - San Casciano in Val di Pesa Press clippings... un luogo dove rifugiarsi nella natura e godere il gusto di vini genuini in ambienti curati nei minimi dettagli. (Manuela Binaghi) Ambiente esclusivo, arredi antichi, menù d autore, grandi vini, mostre, concerti: la vacanza ecologica diventa di lusso. (Claudia Canale) The setting, with miles of orchards, vineyards and olive trees rolling gracefully in to the horizon, provides the perfect spot to sit for a wile and semple some wines. (Mary Davis Suro) Un borgo rinascimentale con intorno una terra generosa di uve prestigiose che si stende sulle colline del Chianti. (Benedetta Bartolini Baldelli) Im Chianti: Wein, Galopp Und Gute Laune. Man kommt als Freud alter rustici und geht als Liebhaber moderner Kunst.... alla, Montefiridolfi, sfilate in costume e giochi.... una giornata alla Fattoria La loggia in cui artigiani e artisti si prodigheranno per ridare vita

20 ai più diversi aspetti della cultura del settecento. (Andrea Nanni) La si è vestita di panni settecenteschi che hanno affascinato i moltissimi ospiti accolti nel Chianti da un caleidoscopio di colori.... on a hilltop 10 miles outside Florence, surrounded by vines and cypresses, the ancient hamlet of La Loggia is a Tuscan dream. (Christine Temin)... affascinante borgo rinascimentale dove si fonde l ospitalità agrituristica di alto livello all arte contemporanea. (Stefano Tesi) una fattoria tutta speciale, quasi una piccola corte rinascimentale dove ogni appartamento è una mini galleria d arte Class Country L agriturismo visto come turismo residenziale, con base fissa che permette di alternare le gite ai centri d arte a giornate di romantiche passeggiate. E qui che l agriturismo, quella forma di ospitalità che fa rivivere la genuinità della campagna senza rinunciare alle comodità, si presenta nel suo aspetto più idilliaco ed affascinante. (Benedetta Bartolini Baldelli) Un borgo mediceo costruito nel 1427, restaurato e arredato con mobili antichi e quadri di artisti contemporanei. The views sono splendidi, l accoglienza di alto livello... l agriturismo è la meta preferita da chi ama vivere all aria aperta e abbinare natura e storia. Vivere La Loggia per un weekend, una settimana o più, significa vivere in una dimensione dove profumi e tradizioni si fondono col fascino del buon tempo antico. Alla ricerca del tempo passato. Un intervallo agreste prima di riprendere i ritmi quotidiani della nuova vita a due. This page is on the web to

21 Chianti Classico: tuscan wines THE EFFORT AND ITS REWARD Nothing like wine manages to be both symbol and expression of a land and of its generosity and vigor. Nothing like wine manages to be both symbol and expression of a people and of its values and its labors. Nothing like wine manages to be both symbol and expression of a prize, Hard earned, long awaited and generous. In no other part of the world are land, wine and people so fused in an ancient and unique nexus as in Tuscany and as in Chianti Classico. For us at the, wine is the symbol of hard, meticulous work and of knowledge handed down from the distant past, from the times of the Medicis, the first owners of the estate. It is the symbol of a daily commitment imposed on us by our tradition, the same that has made the Black Rooster the distinctive sign of one of the world's greatest and most loved wines. This page is on the web to

22 Chianti supertuscan Nearco NEARCO Supertuscan I.G.T. (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Grape Mixture: 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Altitude: 350 meters (1,148 ft.) Training system: Spurred cordone Tasting Notes: Intensely fruity and vinous; the wine's flavor shows an excellent structure; it is balanced and features soft tannins and a persistent finish. Vinification : The grapes used in Nearco are the last to be harvested and they are selected in the vineyard. The Cabernet is collected first and the Sangiovese usually a week afterward. Removal of the stalks and pressing are carried out in soft fashion and the two varieties are vinified separately with the use of extremely delicate processes. Fermentation occurs at a temperature no higher than 30 C. (86 F.). The wine is placed in barriques that are new or one year old and complete malolactic fermentation by the end of the year. Afterward, the wine is racked and the Sangiovese and Cabernet are blended. It is then racked into barriques, where the wine remains for 12 months. Bottling follows and then fining in the bottle for at least six months before the wine is released onto the market. Alcohol level: 13% vol. This page is on the web to

23 Chianti Classico Riserva - San Casciano in Val di Pesa CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG Grape Mixture: 80% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties. Altitude: 350 meters (1,148 ft.) Training system: Spurred cordone Tasting notes: Intense ruby red rich in extracts, balanced tannins, velvety and elegant with a persistent finish Vinification: The grapes are destalked and pressed in a soft fashion and the skins are macerated in the must in stainless steel tanks. During that phase, the wine completes fermentation at a temperature that does not exceed 30 C. (86 F.). Malolactic fermentation concludes by the end of the year and the wine is then transferred to oak casks of varying capacities where it remains for 12 months. The wine is then bottled and laid down to fine for at least six months before being sent to the market. Alcohol level: 12.5%-13% vol. Alcohol level: 12,5%/13% Vol. This page is on the web to

24 Chianti Classico CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG Grape mixture: 85% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Altitude: 350 meters (1,148 ft.) Training system: Spurred cordone Tasting notes: Intense aroma of ripe grapes; the wine is balanced on the palate; it has an outstanding structure and it is extremely pleasant and harmonious. Vinification: After harvesting, the grapes are destalked and soft-pressed. Maceration of the skins occurs in stainless steel tanks. During this phase, the wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of no more than C. (82-86 F.). The wine completes malolactic fermentation by the end of the year and it is then fined in stainless steel tanks for about seven-eight months. After bottling, further fining occurs in the bottle before the wine is sent to the market. Alcohol level: 12,5/13% Vol. This page is on the web to

25 Vino Chianti bianco secco TERRA DEI CAVALIERI BIANCO SECCO IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Altitude: 350 meters (1,148 ft.) Training system: Guyot Grape mixture: 90% Trebbiano and Malvasia, 10% Chardonnay Toscano. Tasting notes: This dry white wine features a straw yellow color; it is dry with floral aromas and a fresh, soft flavor. Vinification: The grapes are removed from the stalks and pressed in an extremely soft fashion. The must is chilled to a temperature of 10 C. (50 F.) to assist natural clarification. The wine is then transferred to stainless steel tanks and alcoholic fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature no higher than 18 C. (64 F.). The wine is then preserved in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 10 C. to maintain its fragrance until the moment it is bottled. Alcohol level: 11,5% vol. This page is on the web to

26 Chianti wine TERRA DEI CAVALIERI ROSATO SECCO IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Altitude: 350 meters (1,148 ft.) Training system: Spurred cordone. Grape mixture: 90% Canaiolo, 10% other complementary red varieties. Tasting notes: This dry rosé wine has an intense pink color with fruity aromas; fresh and well balanced on the palate with a fine structure. Vinification: The grapes are destalked and pressed in a soft fashion and the skins are inserted in stainless steel tanks where they are in contact with the must for about 12 hours. The juice is chilled to a temperature of 10 C. (50 F.) to assist natural clarification. The wine is then transferred to stainless steel tanks where fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of no more than 20 C. (68 F.). Until it is bottled, the wine is preserved in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 10 C. to maintain unaltered its characteristic aromas. Alcohol level: 11,50% vol. This page is on the web to

27 Ribot spumante brut RIBOT SPUMANTE BRUT VINO SPUMANTE BRUT Grape mixture: 70% Pinot bianco, 30% Trebbiano and Malvasia. Tasting notes: Straw-yellow color, dry, fresh and soft flavor. Fine and dense perlage. Vinification: The grapes are destalked and pressed in an extremely soft fashion. The must is drained from the skins and cooled to a temperature of 15 C. (59 F.) to aid natural clarification. It is then transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Afterward, the wine base is kept in sealed tanks to develop effervescence in accordance with the long Charmat method. After bottling, the wine is fined in glass for at least four months. Alcohol level: 12%vol. This page is on the web to

28 Extra Virgin Olive Oil COME GLI ETRUSCHI... Vero elisir di lunga vita, l'olio extravergine di oliva è da sempre il principe della alimentazione mediterranea. Gli etruschi, fondatori della più antica civiltà sorta in italia, consideravano addirittura sacro l'ulivo. Ricavavano l'olio spremendo semplicemente le olive con grandi macine in pietra di granito. Tremila anni dopo, alla nulla è cambiato: il nostro olio extravergine è ottenuto pressando a freddo le olive. Come facevano gli Etruschi.

29 OLIO EXTRAVERGINE DI OLIVA Denomination: Zona del Chianti Classico ad una altitudine di 350 mt. sul livello del mare in zona particolarmente vocata per l'olivicoltura grazie alla natura del terreno e alle notevoli differenze di temperatura tra l'estate e l'inverno. Variety: The olives are typical varieties of the Tuscan tradition in the following percentages: 70% Frantoio, 20% Moraiolo and 10% Leccino. Sensory Characteristics: Intense green color ODOR: Extremely intense and persistent, fruity, with scents of freshly pressed olives. FLAVOR: Incisive and fruity with a touch of piquancy that tends to diminish as the months pass. Cycle of Harvesting and Extraction: The olives come solely from estate-owned orchards and they are picked exclusively by hand when they have not yet reached full ripeness or, in any case, not beyond the end of November. The olives are sent to the press within 24 hours of the harvest. In the processing cycle, the leaves are eliminated and the olives are washed and, in keeping with the centuries-old tradition, ground in stone mills. The paste obtained by the process is pressed at a low temperature-between 20 and 23 C. (68-73 F.)-to bring out the aromatic and sensory characteristics typical of true extra virgin olive oil. The oil is preserved in typical Tuscan orci (large earthenware jars) or small stainless steel tanks. Acidity: less than 0,5% This page is on the web to