Data sheet 2006 wines

GENERAL INFORMATION

Viticulturist: Peter R.D. de Pentheny O’Kelly
Area of production: Gaiole in Chianti – Tuscany
Altitude: 550 m / 1800 ft
Exposure: South
Topography: Hilly
Soil: Shallow, with lots of shale
Viticulture: organic
Harvest: Mid October
Bottled: July 2008
Oenologist: VITTORIO FIORE

PRODUCT OF ITALY 

“IL RITROVO” 2006

I.G.T.Toscana

Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot

1° fermentation period and maceration of the skins: 18 days in stainless steel vats

Ageing: 16 months in 225 litres French oak barrels

N°of bottles produced: 750ml – 3366 & 1500 ml – 45

Alcohol: 13,70 %

Colour: very intense dark ruby;

Bouquet: rich and complex, with notes of ripe black berries (blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant) and spices such as liquorice, cocoa and cinnamon;

Taste: Powerful complete structure. Mingled tannins well inserted in the complex taste. Excellent persistence.

“SANGIOVESE” 2006

I.G.T.Toscana

Blend: 98% Sangiovese and 2%Ancellotta

1° fermentation period and maceration of the skins: 18 days in stainless steel vats

Ageing: 16 months in 225 litres French oak barrels

N°of bottles produced: 750ml – 1605 & 1500 ml – 42

Alcohol: 13,75 %

Colour: a shining intense ruby;

Bouquet: fine and elegant, with notes of different black berries (blueberry and blackberry) and spices (cinnamon and liquorice)

   Taste: full, well-structured, harmonious, long and pleasant persistence.

IN 2010 THIS WINE WON A GOLD MEDAL IN THE INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE COMPETITION

“CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA” 2006

D.O.C.G.

Blend: 86% Sangiovese, 14% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

1° fermentation period and maceration of the skins: 16 days in stainless steel vats

Ageing: 14 months in 225 litres French oak barrels

N°of bottles produced: 750ml – 1030 & 1500 ml – 42

Alcohol: 13,70 %

Colour: intense ruby with light nuances of garnet;

    Bouquet: Amply complex, in which you find other than the pleasant sent of  fruit, notes of spices (vanilla, liquorice, cocoa and sweet pipe tobacco);

Taste: full, well-structured, with well-textured tannins, and a velvety sensation. Long and persistence on the palate

IN 2010 THIS WINE WON A COMMENDED MEDAL IN THE INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE COMPETITION

“CHIANTI CLASSICO” 2006

D.O.C.G.

Blend: 86% Sangiovese, 14% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

1° fermentation period and maceration of the skins: 16 days in stainless steel vats

Ageing: 6 months in 225 litres French oak barrels

N°of bottles produced: 750ml – 1909

Alcohol: 13,55 %

Colour: lively ruby colour;

Bouquet: intense red berries (raspberry, strawberry, cherry and mature plum);

Taste: delicate, harmonious, good structure and persistence.

Surrounded by uncontaminated nature, in the hills of Chianti “La Casa di Bricciano” is a small family run organic farm, which is becoming distinguished for it’s high quality wines. The wine production is very limited: only 12,000 bottles a year. Our four types of red wines are made exclusively from own grapes.

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From 2009 the farm is certified organic.

Our wines:

two Supertuscan
“Il Ritrovo” and
“Sangiovese“
I.G.T.Toscana

two D.O.C.G.
“Chianti Classico Riserva” and
“Chianti Classico“

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IN 2011 OUR 2007 WINES WON THREE MEDALS IN THE INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE COMPETITION

ALSO IN 2010

OUR 2006 WINES

WON TWO MEDALS

IN THE INTERNATIONAL

WINE CHALLENGE

COMPETITION

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FOR MORE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO SALES AND DIRECT SALES, WRITE TO:

lacasadibricciano@alice.it

FARM TOURS, WINE TASTINGS AND DIRECT SALES ONLY BY APPOINTMENT

Sales agent for Tuscany: Innocenti Wines - gianni@innocentiwines.it

Sales agent for Emilia Romagna: Barsotti – ilbarso@gmail.com

Importer for Switzerland:

Geiselbrecht AG norbert@geiselbrecht.ch www.geiselbrecht.ch

Importer for USA:

Michael Popkey mcpopkey@cruzio.com www.chiantiwineclub.com

Importatore per Canada: Buonvini Imports Ltd massimo@buonvini.ca

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“La Casa di Bricciano” vineyards lie in the heart of the magnificent rolling hills of Tuscany, just to the south of Gaiole in Chianti between Siena and Florence. The beautiful countryside surrounding the farm is a patchwork of vineyards and olive groves scattered between oak and chestnut forests. This historic area is famous for its medieval castles and Chianti Classico wine. The curtis of Bricciano was founded by Etruscans in 300 B.C. In 200 A.D. two Roman legionaries (Priscus and Briccius) took possession and gave their names to the area. In 1050 there was a castle built by the Lombardi of Presciano, part of the Firidolfi family. Documents indicate that la Casa di Bricciano was the bread oven for Bricciano and the Comune of Barbischio. Other ancient documents indicate that vines and olives trees were planted around Bricciano already in the second half of the sixteenth century.

Our vineyards are situated on the upper slopes of a hill at an average altitude of 550 metres, facing south, with spectacular views towards Siena. The geology can be described as shallow top soil with a large proportion of shale, and bedrock lying beneath. This is perfect for high quality wine production.

For many years the farm was not worked which allowed the soil to naturally reinvigorate itself. Only cow manure from organic farmers is now used to fertilize the vineyards. Winter barley is planted between the vines, both to absorb any excess nitrogen produced by the manure and to control the soil moisture content. It is cut and ploughed in as green roughage fertilizer.

In both the vineyards and the winery only natural products are used.  From 2009 we are certified Organic.

The 22.5 hectare farm is made up of 3.8 ha of vineyards, 4.0 ha of olives,  and the remaining land forests.

At every stage of our wine production we take personal care to ensure the highest possible standards. Our production is limited and of the very best quality. Our wines are exclusively produced from our own grapes organically cultivated.

Two types of wine were produced up until 2005: a “CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA” D.O.C.G. (blended with 86% Sangiovese, 14% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Ancellotta) and “IL RITROVO” a SUPERTUSCAN  I.G.T. (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend).

From 2006 two new wines have been produced: a “SANGIOVESE” I.G.T. (98% Sangiovese & 2% Ancellotta) and  a “CHIANTI CLASSICO” D.O.C.G. (80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Ancellotta).

The owner and winemaker Peter R. D. de Pentheny O’Kelly, is an Irish blooded Swazi, who acquired the farm in 1990. He lives on the farm with his family and personally runs the farm with the help of Giorgio Benvenuti, a vine specialist.

We thank our oenologist  VITTORIO FIORE for his contribution and friendship.