Located to the western part of the Chianti appellation, Buontalenti’s wine are the pure expression of the Tuscany wine growing tradition. Alberto Antonini for over twenty years has been overseeing and consulting in the vineyards of few selected growers with whom he has developed a long term relationship. These vineyards are mainly located in the western part of the Chianti appellation.
The whole range of Buontalenti wines is made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo in a modern classic style focussed on pure, juicy fruit driven and drinkable Chianti’s. The project is named Buontalenti after the eclectic 16th century Florentine architect.
Going back in time and seeking out the origins of Chianti docg, we find that the development of viticulture in Tuscany grew exponentially with the advent of the Medici family, an ancient florentine family. There is a close link between the Medicean dynasty and oenological science or, more simply, the wine. Bernardo Buontalenti with his long activity at the court of Cosimo I De’Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, is considered one of the most influential artist of the tuscan Renaissance, and commissioned by Cosimo de’Medici he designes few of the Villa Medicea, like the one selected for our Label’s.
In Tuscany there are 13 Villa Medicea, all of them were declared Patrimony of Humanity by Unesco in 2013. The Villas were all located in the countryside where the cultivation of grapes was already very active.
THE WINES
CHIANTI DOCG
Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone.
Manual harvest in September. The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. The fermentation takes place in concrete tanks with just their native yeasts for almost two weeks.
Then the wine evolves for 6 months in big untoasted oak casks and concrete. The malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. On the nose the wine has hints of red and black berries and a fine aromas of dried oregano. Flavor of ripe cherries, interesting tannins, freshness and energy in the mouth.
We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
CHIANTI SUPERIORE
Chianti regulation about “Superiore” requires a lower production of grapes per hectar with the result of a major grape selection that come together in our Chianti Superiore. Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone.
Manual harvest in September. The Superiore grapes are fermented in cement tanks using only indigenous yeasts for 12 days at 28°C. The Chianti Superiore is than aged in 54hl untoasted oak casks for 12 months. On the nose hints of berries and interesting spicy notes. In the mouth the wine has juicy notes of dark cherries and energy. Well balanced and harmonious with a fresh finish.
We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
CHIANTI RISERVA
Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone. Manual harvest between the end of September and the beginning of October.
The fermentation takes place using native yeasts. The grapes enter oak and concrete fermenters using the gravity flow system. The wine goes through an extended maceration of 10 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. The Riserva is aged for almost 20 months in 16,5 hl untoasted oak cask.
Intense and complex aroma of berries with hints of savory herbs and spices. On the palate the wine is smooth, it has pleasant juicy tannins, minerality and a long and finish. We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone.
Manual harvest in September. We obtain a gentle and soft extraction from the skins thanks to a five-day cold soak. The fermentation takes place in concrete tanks and lasts one week, then the wine is pressed. The wine rests in concrete tanks for almost 8 months, then it refined for 2 months in bottle. Intense nose with hints of black berries. On the palate it is juicy and fruity with savory and spicy notes and a fragrant finish.
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Manual harvest in September. The whole cluster is pressed softly and the juice settles the gross lees naturally at a temperature of 8°C. It is then decanted and the gross lees are removed. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 18°C for two months. Then the wine rests in concrete tanks until bottling with screw cap.
This wine has energy and intense taste with delicate citrus and floral aromas. On the palate it has a gentle acidity with a savory finish. We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
- CHIANTI DOCG
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CHIANTI DOCG
Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone.
Manual harvest in September. The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. The fermentation takes place in concrete tanks with just their native yeasts for almost two weeks.
Then the wine evolves for 6 months in big untoasted oak casks and concrete. The malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. On the nose the wine has hints of red and black berries and a fine aromas of dried oregano. Flavor of ripe cherries, interesting tannins, freshness and energy in the mouth.We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
- CHIANTI SUPERIORE
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CHIANTI SUPERIORE
Chianti regulation about “Superiore” requires a lower production of grapes per hectar with the result of a major grape selection that come together in our Chianti Superiore. Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone.
Manual harvest in September. The Superiore grapes are fermented in cement tanks using only indigenous yeasts for 12 days at 28°C. The Chianti Superiore is than aged in 54hl untoasted oak casks for 12 months. On the nose hints of berries and interesting spicy notes. In the mouth the wine has juicy notes of dark cherries and energy. Well balanced and harmonious with a fresh finish.
We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
- CHIANTI RISERVA
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CHIANTI RISERVA
Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone. Manual harvest between the end of September and the beginning of October.
The fermentation takes place using native yeasts. The grapes enter oak and concrete fermenters using the gravity flow system. The wine goes through an extended maceration of 10 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. The Riserva is aged for almost 20 months in 16,5 hl untoasted oak cask.
Intense and complex aroma of berries with hints of savory herbs and spices. On the palate the wine is smooth, it has pleasant juicy tannins, minerality and a long and finish. We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
- IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
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IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Made with traditional Chianti grapes like Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo, coming from vineyards characterized by a soil of marine origin full of seashell and limestone.
Manual harvest in September. We obtain a gentle and soft extraction from the skins thanks to a five-day cold soak. The fermentation takes place in concrete tanks and lasts one week, then the wine is pressed. The wine rests in concrete tanks for almost 8 months, then it refined for 2 months in bottle. Intense nose with hints of black berries. On the palate it is juicy and fruity with savory and spicy notes and a fragrant finish.
- IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
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IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Manual harvest in September. The whole cluster is pressed softly and the juice settles the gross lees naturally at a temperature of 8°C. It is then decanted and the gross lees are removed. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 18°C for two months. Then the wine rests in concrete tanks until bottling with screw cap.
This wine has energy and intense taste with delicate citrus and floral aromas. On the palate it has a gentle acidity with a savory finish. We are organic certified since 2014, this wine is produced from grapes naturally grown in our vineyards.
PHILOSOPHY
Buontalenti’s project help many farmers in the area that weren’t able to develop their own brand – a more stable and solid future has generated great enthusiasm among farmers who until then could only sell grapes to large cooperative wineries.
BUONTALENTI GOES ORGANIC
Stimulated by Alberto’s knowledge and respectful approch to the tradition, many of the farmers are embracing the organic approch to vineyard management, with the results of a considerable quantity of organic certified grapes to be allocated for our Buontalenti organic project.
