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Toscana Rosso IGT 'Vigorello' 2019 (750 ml.) San Felice
The 'Vigorello' from San Felice was born in 1968 as the first Supertuscan ever produced in Chianti Classico, a pure Sangiovese. In 1979, the partnership between Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon began, and in 2001, Merlot was added to the blend, which in 2006 completely replaced the Sangiovese. In 2011, a turning point occurred with the introduction of Pugnitello, an indigenous grape variety rediscovered through studies in the Vitiarium, which since then has made up, along with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, the blend of Vigorello, marking its uniqueness and a return to the most authentic Tuscan roots. Aromas of red currant jam, spicy notes, and underbrush. A warm, complex, tannic taste with faint hints of vanilla. It pairs well with grilled meats, roasted pigeon and lamb, and aged cheeses.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Toscana IGT
- Grape variety / Raw material
- pugnitello
- Variety / Assembly
- Pugnitello 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 30% Petit Verdot 5%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2019
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Alcohol Content
- 13.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Very wide tulip glass
- Special Features
- Small Producers
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Game meat, Red Meats, Roast Meats
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
SNF-VIGORELLO-2019
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San Felice
Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, among the hills of Chianti Classico, stands the prestigious winery San Felice. A place where history and innovation intertwine in a harmonious embrace, expressing the most authentic essence of this legendary land. With a legacy rooted in the past, San Felice is a stronghold of Tuscan wine-making tradition, while always looking towards the future.
This winery is renowned for its commitment to enhancing native grape varieties, such as Sangiovese and the rare Pugnitello, which are cultivated with care and dedication in their vineyards. San Felice embraces a production philosophy that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge agronomic projects, with the aim of maximizing the intrinsic characteristics of its wines.
Among the most iconic labels of the winery are "Il Grigio" and "Vigorello." "Il Grigio" is a Chianti Classico DOCG that embodies the elegance and complexity of this denomination, with notes of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and a persistent and harmonious finish. "Vigorello," on the other hand, represents a bold exploration of the territory's potential, a wine that captivates with its structure and aromatic depth, uniting tradition and innovation in a glass.
We invite wine enthusiasts to discover the refined creations of San Felice on Vino45, to experience an oenological journey that celebrates the past and future of Tuscan viticulture.
Address:
Loc. San Felice, 1 - 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), Italy
Color: ruby red with garnet streaks
Bouquet: currant jam, spicy notes, and underbrush
Taste: warm, complex, tannic with slight hints of vanilla.
- Gambero Rosso 273
- Wine Spectator 94/100
- I Vini di Veronelli 94/100
- James Suckling 93/100
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THE WINE
The 'Vigorello' by San Felice was born in 1968 as the first Supertuscan ever produced in Chianti Classico, a pure Sangiovese. In 1979, the partnership between Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon began, and in 2001, Merlot was added to the blend, which completely replaced Sangiovese in 2006. In 2011, a turning point was reached with the introduction of Pugnitello, an indigenous grape variety rediscovered through studies in the Vitiarium, which has since formed, along with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, the blend of Vigorello, marking its uniqueness and a return to the most authentic Tuscan roots. Aromas of currant jam, spicy notes, and underbrush. The taste is warm, complex, tannic with slight hints of vanilla. It pairs well with grilled meats, pigeon and lamb roasts, and aged cheeses.
THE COMPANY
San Felice is a historic winery in Chianti Classico, located in the eponymous locality in the territory of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The first wine productions in the ancient Pieve San Felice in Pincis date back to the Etruscan era and saw significant development starting from the 1400s, as historical sources testify, maintaining itself over the centuries and achieving important successes during the 1900s, also thanks to brilliant insights. The winery assumed its current form in 1978 when it was purchased by the Allianz group, and it grew to the point of acquiring other smaller wineries. Today, it includes, in addition to the scenic estates of Chianti, the Campogiovanni estate in Montalcino and the Bell’Aja estate in Bolgheri.
The San Felice estate, the main site of this large production reality, extends over more than 650 hectares, of which 140 are dedicated to vineyards. The happy combination of climate, soil, and exposure ensures the perfect ripening of the red grapes cultivated, particularly Sangiovese. The maintenance of ancient terraces divided by dry stone walls and a sustainable approach called "precision viticulture," aimed at limiting treatments, allows for the preservation of biodiversity. The experimental project "Vitiarum" also involves the maintenance of 270 ancient grape varieties collected in 1.6 hectares of vineyard to prevent them from falling into oblivion, thus preserving the ampelographic heritage typical of the area. The Campogiovanni estates extend over 65 hectares to the southwest of Montalcino, while the more recent Bell’Aja in Bolgheri currently spans just over 6 hectares.
The wines of San Felice are celebrated expressions of the Tuscan territory, known and appreciated by more generations of wine lovers. The “Vigorello,” for example, introduced back in 1968, was the first example of a Supertuscan and continues to amaze and excite today. Another historic label is “Il Grigio,” an intense and traditional expression of Chianti Classico. All other labels also reveal a classic and well-established approach, behind which lies the great success of this winery in the world.