tenuta
Canto alla Moraia tuscany
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organic agriculture in tuscany 1
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ur family began its journey through the world of wine in 1961, when Giannetto Lebole, a consummate and enlightened entrepreneur, purchased a 200-hectare farm from Savoia Royal Family, owner of the Borro estate near Arezzo, in Tuscany. In short order he carried out a grand agricultural plan cultivating 90 hectares of vineyards. His systems were innovative for that time, ultramodern crop production techniques were used, in continuous pursuit of that balance that must exist between grapevine and soil in order to obtain the maximum oenological results.
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ilvia, his daughter, along with her husband Rodolfo, authentic Tuscan nature-lovers, following the example and wise counsels of that model of Tuscan humanity who Giannetto was, purchased the Canto alla Moraia estate in Castiglion Fibocchi. A fertile soil that locals called “The Fillet” since for centuries it had yielded the best harvests of wine, oil and grain. Here they planted 15 hectares of vines, and with the aid of Angiolino – a man of the soil and maestro (master) of Life – produced a good Chianti. Since then we’ve come a long way.
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ince 2002, we have renovated the entire vineyard area in the pursuit of quality in our uniqueness. The rows of vines have a South- Southwest exposure in a planting layout that allows us to have 6,400 plants per hectare, grown on spurred cordons, so that each plant bears just a few but healthy and well-concentrated bunches; thus we produce no more than 12,000-13,000 lbs of grapes per hectare. Grape harvest is strictly made by hand. We did not want to take the old and easier route of conventional agriculture, but chose to move to the Certified Organic Method, since we firmly believe in rules that respect Nature
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Our family around Rodolfo
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he wine cellar, an authentic gem of rural architecture, rests on a plateau and serves to demonstrate how man is capable of indulging Nature while respecting landscape and environmental canons. The systems are realized with the use of modern technologies for the purpose of working our grapes according to organic-farming methods that respect their organoleptic characteristics. The barrel room, which is located in thermo-controlled premises, accommodates tonneaux and Tuscan barrels made of top-quality oak. When vinification ends, our wines are worked in accordance with the noble artisan tradition. Thanks to aging in Tuscan casks and a long period of refinement in bottle at a constantly controlled temperature, it finally achieves its maximum aromatic expression and its unique color campaign Conformity Certificate n. 2375 RV.00 granted to Tenuta Canto alla Moraia di Banci M. Rodolfo (operator code: BX08). Main activity: Producer. CCPB Ltd. certifies that the above company has been evaluated and found to be compliant with Organic Farming Standards. Regulations (EC) n. 834/2007
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financed under
EC Regulation n. 1308/13 campagna finanziata ai sensi del
Regolamento CE n. 1308/13
Sangiovese was chosen as main varietal, because it is the true originator of our Tuscany’s oenological good fortunes, expressing by nature the best of our unique terroir
But we have not neglected to plant other old, traditional Tuscan varietals such as Foglia Tonda, Colorino and Malvasia Nera, which guarantee the uniqueness of our wines
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is made in vineyard!
The grape harvest, which is handmade, begins the first week of October
Bunches are laid down in baskets holding no more than 33 lbs, in order not to damage peel but to preserve all its characteristics
Second selection is made by hand on choosing table, grape by grape
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Giannetto Classification: Organic I.G.T. (i.e. Typical Geographical Indications) “Toscana Sangiovese” Wine variety: 100% Sangiovese Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyards: 12 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South-Southeast Production per hectare: 12,100 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand, in the second half of October Vinification: in red. Fermentation is driven by native yeasts. After about 10 days of fermentation and 20 days of steeping by submersion of the whole of the marcs, grapes are destemmed and softly crushed. Later the wine is assembled with weekly batonnage until January, then it is moved into wood Refining: in glass for more than 2 years Alcohol content: 13,4% vol Organoleptic test: bright and clear ruby red color. At the nose an intense and vinous aroma with notes of ripe red fruits and spices. Round, sapid, persistent and at the same time soft, with ripe and never aggressive tannins Food matching: all the most important dishes of Tuscan tradition, red meat and game. Savory mature and mildly seasoned cheeses
moraia
Classification: I.G.T. (i.e. Typical Geographical Indication) “Toscana Rosso” from organic grapes Wine variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyards: 12 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South Production per hectare: 11,000 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand, in early September for Merlot, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese after the second half of October Vinification: selection by hand of the best grapes, destemming and soft crushing of the grapes with a low parameters of sulfur dioxide. Daily treading for a optimum fermentation and marcs extraction. Cold racking of wine by natural decantation Aging: after malolactic fermentation, 12 months in French oak barriques and 12 months in stainless steel tanks Refining: in bottle for 18 months Alcohol content: 13,5% vol Organoleptic test: in the balloon glass a ruby red color can be noted, at the nose an intense open perfume with a good persistence. Balance between fragrances of mature plumbs and cherries, with light spice and vanilla nuances, peculiar of French oak. Sapid Food matching: first courses with strong sauces; it is at his best with long-cooked red meat, game and mature cheese Serving temperature: 18° C, 64° F Aging time: 10 years 8
ser alfiero
Awarded at the 10th Annual Rotary Wine and Food Fest of Key Biscayne (USA) as Best Red Wine from Old World Classification: Organic I.G.T. (i.e. Typical Geographical Indication) Vine variety: Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyard: 9 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South Production per hectare: 12,100 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand when maturation is perfect, within the end of September and first week of October Vinification: selection by hand of the best grapes, destemming and soft crushing of the grapes with a low parameters of sulfur dioxide. Daily treading for a optimum fermentation and marcs extraction. Cold racking of wine by natural decantation Aging: at the end of fermentation into stainless steel tanks, it begins in Tuscan oak barrels of 6,600 lbs each for 4 months Refining: in bottles for at least 1 year Alcohol content: 13,5% vol Organoleptic test: deep ruby red color, intense fragrance notes of red fruits well balanced with fresh oak taste. Structured, with strong character Food matching: grilled and roasted red meat dishes, noble poultry Serving temperature: 18° C, 64° F Aging time: 7 years
Sansereno
Classification: Organic I.G.T. (i.e. Typical Geographical Indication) “Toscana Rosso” Vine variety: 40% Sangiovese, 20% Colorino, 20% Malvasia Nera, 20% Foglia Tonda Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyards: 6 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South Production per hectare: 13,200 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand within the end of September and the second week of October Vinification: grapes of the four vines are collected and worked separately. Fermentation is driven by native yeasts. After about 10 days of fermentation and 20 days of steeping, grapes with a low parameters of sulfur dioxide are destemmed and softly crushed. Later wines are assembled with weekly batonnage until spring, then the maximum extraction of polysaccharides is obtained in order to reach full soft and round wine Refining: stainless steel tanks for 10 months Alcohol content: 13% vol Organoleptic test: ruby-red and clear. At the nose an intense and vinous aroma with notes of ripe red fruits and hints of its typical varieties. Pleasant and versatile drinkability. Sapid, persistent and at the same time soft, with ripe and never aggressive tannins Food matching: first course of basically tasty pasta dishes, Tuscan tradition cold cuts and roasted red and white meat. Excellent with fresh and mildly seasoned cheeses Serving temperature: 18° C, 64° F
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bacco felice
Awarded at the 42nd National Wine Contest D.O.C and D.O.C.G. “Premio Douja d’Or 2014” by O.N.A.V (Italian Wine Tasters Organization) Classification: Organic Chianti D.O.C.G. (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) Wine variety: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia Nera Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyard: 8 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South Production per hectare: 12,100 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand when maturation is perfect, within the end of September and first week of October Vinification: selection by hand of the best grapes, destemming and soft crushing of the grapes with a low parameters of sulfur dioxide. Daily treading for a optimum fermentation and marcs extraction. Cold racking of wine by natural decantation Refining: in bottles for at least 6 months Alcohol content: 13,5% vol Organoleptic test: beautiful bright red color with garnet highlights, spiced wood notes and then the typical Chianti fragrance of violet Food matching: grilled and roasted red meat dishes, noble poultry Serving temperature: 18° C, 64° F Aging time: 7 years
ser filippo
Classification: Chianti D.O.C.G. (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) Wine variety: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyard: 12 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South Production per hectare: 15,400 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand, within the end of September and first week of October Vinification: grapes are collected and worked separately. After about 10 days of fermentation and steeping, grapes are destemmed and softly crushed. Later wines are assembled at a temperature of 21° C with weekly batonnage until spring, when the maximum extraction of polysaccharides is obtained in order to reach full soft and round wine Refining: in stainless steel tanks for 10 months Alcohol content: 13% vol Organoleptic test: bright and clear ruby red color. At the nose an intense and vinous aroma with notes of ripe red fruits and hints of its typical varieties. Pleasant and versatile drinkability. Sapid, persistent and at the same time soft, with ripe and never aggressive tannins Food matching: first course of basically tasty pasta dishes, Tuscan tradition cold cuts and roasted red and white meat. Excellent with fresh and mildly seasoned cheeses Serving temperature: 18° C, 64° F
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amor Organic sparkling Origin), Metico®
wine
D.O.C. (Controlled Designation
of
Classification: Glera grapes. Its yield area is partly in Veneto partly in Friuli Venezia Giulia. No chemical synthetic products, weedkillers, fertilizers or pesticides are used on the soil. No GMOs Vine variety: D.O.C., Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Controlled Designation of Origin) Vinification: in white, i.e. without skins. The must is immediately separated from the skins to enhance freshness and fragrance. Fermentation takes place at low temperature in autoclaves Organoleptic test: pale straw yellow color with a fine perlage. A fruity wine, slightly aromatic with scent of honey, flowers and wild apple Food matching: very good as an aperitif, it goes well with appetizers and delicate dishes; wonderful with all fish dishes Serving temperature: 6-8° C, 42-46° F Alcohol content: 11% vol Sugar: 14 gr/l Total acidity: 5.5 gr/l Pressure: 2,5 atm Bottle size: 0,75 lt with Metico® cap Six-bottle cases
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Organic sparkling wine P.G.I. Indication) “Veneto”, Metico®
(Protected
Geographical
Classification: Raboso grapes, originated from Treviso province, along Piave river. No chemical synthetic products, weedkillers, fertilizers or pesticides are used on the soil. No GMOs Vine variety: P.G.I. (Protected Geographical Indication) “Veneto” Vinification: in white, the must is immediately separated from the skins in order to create a vibrant rosé color and give freshness and fragrance. Fermentation is natural with selected yeasts with controlled temperature Organoleptic test: deep and bright pink color and lively scent, fruity, elegant. In the mouth it feels wild strawberry, cool, nice Food matching: ideal with fresh cheeses and meats, superlative with fish as well. Always pleasant as aperitif and between meals Serving temperature: 6-8° C, 42-46° F Alcohol content: 11% vol Sugar: 18 gr/l Total acidity: 6 gr/l Pressure: 2,5 atm Bottle size: 0,75 l with Metico® cap Six-bottle cases 11
maria rosé Classification: I.G.T. (i.e. Typical Geographical Indications) “Toscana Rosato” Vine variety: 60% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot and Tuscan Canaiolo Training system: spurred cordon Implant: density of 6400 plants per hectare Age of vineyard: 9 years Altitude: 300 meters a.s.l. Exposure: South Production per hectare: 11,000 lbs Grape harvest: made by hand within the second week of October Vinification: selection by hand of the best grapes, destemming and soft crushing of the grapes with a low parameters of sulfur dioxide. After the extraction of the free run must, it is crushed within 12 hours from the harvest, then fermentation starts at 16° C (60,8° F) for 15 days Refining: ready after 1 month from bottling Alcohol content: 13% vol Organoleptic test: rosé color with ruby reflections, fragrance of Tuscan spring summer flowers, light accents of minerals; full and intense, sapid taste Food matching: superb with aperitif. First and second courses of fish and fresh cheeses, and white meat Serving temperature: 10° C, 50° F Aging time: 3 years
melampo
Organic Pinot Grigio P.G.I. (Protected Geographical Indication) “Veneto” Classification: 100% Pinot Grigio Vine variety: P.G.I. (Protected Geographical Indication) “Veneto” Vinification: in white. After the destemmer-crusher the must ferments for 15-20 days at a temperature of 18-20° C (64-68° F). When fermentation ends, the wine goes into the temperaturecontrolled stainless steel tanks until the bottling Organoleptic test: pale yellow color with greenish sparkles. Intense perfume, delicate, young, fine taste with a balanced acid Food matching: very good with seafood appetizers, rice dishes, fish soups and shellfish. Recommended with white meats and eggs as well Serving temperature: 8-10° C, 46-50° F Alcohol: 12% vol Sugar: 7 gr/l Total acidity: 5.5 gr/l 12
grappa
0,50 l size
Agricolture: organic Raw material: D.O.C.G. (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) Chianti’s fermented marcs Maturation of the grapes: September-October Timing of distillation: October-November Type of alembic: small 0.20 l also avalaible size refined in barrique steamers of discontinuous cycle Distillation process: direct heat. To produce a good Grappa is necessary that marcs are fully fermented, immediately distilled after the rack-off and that they had to be lightly pressed. The obtained product is at 75% vol and before the bottling is diluted with distilled water, brought up to desire proof, refrigerated at 10° C and filtered after 48 hours Alcohol content: 42% vol Organoleptic test: pure white color. Good structure. Full-bodied, aromatic and harmonious. Incomparably elegant. The limited production gives it its uniqueness and preciousness Serving temperature: 10-18° C, 50-65° F. It is suggested to be served in open glass Aging time: limitless
olio e.v.o.
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Category: organic agricolture Altitude: 400-450 meters a.s.l. Olive groves exposure: South Training system: specialized Harvest: hand-picked, using tall ladders and nets spread on the ground, then delivered in wood boxes to the olive mill, in order to preserve organoleptic properties and taste olfactory qualities Processing: continuing cycle Variety: Moraiolo, Leccino, Frantoio Tendency: towards full bright green Perfume: intensely fragrant of fresh grass, fruity Flavor: full harmonious balance with constant final spicy note 13
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