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San Felice Wine Tours Guide 2020
INDEX
3 San Felice 9 Campogiovanni 12 Product
Wine Shop Wine Shop Line
4 Basic Tastings 10 Basic Tastings 13 Premium Line
Friendly Tasting Walk-in Tasting New! 16 Il Grigio Line
Classic Tour & Tasting Campogiovanni Experience New! 20 San Felice Line
Premium Tour & Tasting New! 23 Campogiovanni Line
11 Thematic Tastings 26 Bell’Aja Line
5 Thematic Tastings Campogiovanni Rarities New! 28 Perolla Line
Pugnitello Rarities New! Pic-Nic in Pineta New! 31 Limited Edition
Milestones
Tuscany Matters Experience 33 About San Felice
6 Special Editions
Harvest Tour New!
Barrel Tasting with the Wine Maker New!
7 Master Class
Sensory Wine Analysis New!
8 Gourmet Package
San Felice Experience New!
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San Felice Wine Shop
Opening Season 2020
12th June — 6th December
JULY and SEPTEMBER Opening Hours
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
h 11 am — 7 pm
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
h 11 am — 8 pm
AUGUST Opening Hours
From Monday to Sunday
h 10 am — 8 pm
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER and DICEMBER Opening Hours
From Tuesday to Sunday
h 11.30 am — 6.30 pm
Time for Tours
11.30 am / 3 pm / 5 pm
Località San Felice
53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
T. +39 0577 399221
wineshop@sanfelice.com
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Basic Tastings
Friendly Tasting Classic Tour & Tasting Premium Tour & Tasting New!
Quick Walk in the aging cellar. Tasting with Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging
a Wine Educator of 4 wines: 3 Classics (ex: cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 5 wines: cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 5
Chianti Classico, Rosso di Montalcino 2 Classics, 3 Premium (at your choice). Pairing Premium wines (Avane Chardonnay IGT, Il Grigio
e Bolgheri Bell’Aja) and 1 Premium (at your with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Vigorello
choice), paired with bread and DOP EVO Oil. cheeses and typical charcuterie. IGT Supertuscan, Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore,
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione).
Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection
of local cheeses and typical charcuterie.
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Reservation: preferred Reservation: required Reservation: required
(without reservation only on availability) Cost: € 30,00 per person Cost: € 45,00 per person
Cost: € 20,00 per person Duration: 60’ Duration: 60’
Duration: 45’
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Thematic Tastings
Pugnitello Rarities New! Milestones Tuscany Matters Experience
Guided Tour in our experimental vineyard Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging
VITIARIUM, in the Pugnitello vineyard and in the cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 5 precious cellar. Private tasting in our VIP room with a
aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Educator of 3 vintages from our Library that made the History Wine Educator. To taste our Premium Wines
outstandig expressions of Pugnitello, ancient of San Felice: “Il Grigio 2008, Poggio Rosso from the most prestigious areas of Tuscany
local vine rediscovered by San Felice: Pugnitello 2007, Vigorello 2001, Pugnitello 2006, Brunello (Chianti Classico, Montalcino e Bolgheri):
IGT 2016, Arkeos 2010, Matervitis 2008. Pairing 2010”. Pairing with a selection of tastings Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione DOCG, Vigorello
with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero. IGT Supertuscan, Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore
cheeses and typical charcuterie. DOC, Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino
DOCG, Il Quercione Campogiovanni Brunello
di Montalcino Riserva DOCG. Pairing with a
selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan
Camilo Quintero. Closing with a tasting of Vin
Santo and cantucci biscuits.
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Reservation: required at least Reservation: required at least Reservation: required at least
with one day in advance with one day in advance with one day in advance
Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h
(Credit Card required as guarantee) (Credit Card required as guarantee) (Credit Card required as guarantee)
Cost: € 80,00 per person Cost: € 90,00 per person Cost: € 110,00 per person
(min 2 – max 8 participants) (min 2 – max 8 participants) (min 2 max 6 participants)
Duration: 90’ Duration: 90’ Duration: 120’
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Special Editions
Harvest Tour (1st—30th September) New! Barrel tasting with the Wine Maker New!
Guided tour of the aging cellar and walk through the vineyards. Wine Private Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar with our wine maker.
tasting in the pergola in our vegetable garden «Orto Felice» together Private tasting in our VIP Room and samples directly from the barrels. Pairing
with a Wine Educator and tasting of the new vintages of 3 wines produced with a selection of tastings prepared by our Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
from the visited vineyards: Poggio Rosso Chianti Classcio Gran Selezione
DOCG 2016, Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2016,
Pugnitello IGT 2016. Pairing with a selection of tastings prepared by our
Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
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Reservation: required at least 48 h in advance Reservation: required at least two days in advance
Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee) (Only on availability of the Winemaker)
Cost: € 150,00 per person (min 2 – max 4 participants) Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee)
Duration: 120’ Cost: € 110,00 per person (min 2 max 6 participants)
Duration: 120’
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Master Class
Sensory Wine Analysis New!
– Educational slideshow about
wine tasting tecnique
– Nose training
– Guided tasting with a Wine Educator
of 5 Premium Wines
– Food & Wine Pairing with a selection
of tastings prepared by our Chef
Juan Camilo Quintero
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Frequency: once per month (dates to schedule)
Reservation: required at least 48 h in advance
Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h
(Credit Card required as guarantee)
Cost: € 140,00 per person (min 2 participants)
Duration: 120’ (4 pm — 6 pm)
< Back to index 7Gourmet Package
San Felice Experience New!
SPA Wine Ritual that gives elasticity and renewed muscle vigor. The
relaxing massage with grapeseed oil and the revitalizing mask with red grape
peel extract promote the brightness of the skin making it clean and fresh.
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WINE HOUSE Guided tour of the vineyard and the aging cellar. Aperitif
tasting with a glass of Avane Chardonnay IGT 2018 and Bell’Aja Bolgheri
Superiore DOC 2017 paired with a selection of tastings prepared by our
Chef Juan Camilo Quintero.
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RISTORANTE POGGIO ROSSO Experience of a 3 course-menu with
an exclusive selection of the innovative cuisine by our Chef Juan
Camilo Quintero. Each course paired with a glass of wine selected by
our winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini.
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Reservation: required at least 3 days in advance
Cancellation Policy: up to 48 h – Credit Card required as guarantee
Cost: € 240,00 per person (€ 25 tasting + € 100 spa + € 115 dinner)
Duration: about 4 hours
< Back to index 8Campogiovanni Wine Shop
Opening Season 2020
1st July — 6th December
From Tuesday to Sunday
h 11.30 am — 6.30 pm
Time for Tours
11.30 am / 4 pm
Località Campogiovanni SP14
53024 Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
T. +39 0577 844001
campogiovanni@sanfelice.com
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Walk-inTasting New! Campogiovanni Experience New!
Tasting with a Wine Educator of the current vintages of our 3 wines: Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine
Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Educator of 4 representative wines from our estate: Rosso di Montalcino,
Riserva Il Quercione. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil. Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Quercione,
Arkeos IGT. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local
cheeses and typical charcuterie.
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Reservation: required Reservation: required
Cost: € 20,00 per person Cost: € 35,00 per person
Duration: 45’ Duration: 60’
< Back to index 10Thematic Tastings Campogiovanni Rarities New! Pic-nic in Pineta New! Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting with a Wine Guided Tour of the vineyards and the aging cellar. Tasting in the pine wood Educator of 3 exclusive wines from Campogiovanni portfolio: Brunello with a Wine Educator of 5 wines at your choice from our three estates: di Montalcino 2010, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Quercione 2010, San Felice, Campogiovanni and Bell’Aja. Pairing with bread and DOP EVO Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Quercione 2006. Pairing with bread Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie. and DOP EVO Oil, selection of local cheeses and typical charcuterie. — — Reservation: required Frequency: from May to September (Tasting outside weather permitting) Cancellation Policy: up to 24 h (Credit Card required as guarantee) Reservation: required Cost: € 120,00 per person (min 2 participants) Cost: € 50,00 per person Duration: 60’ Duration: 60’ < Back to index 11
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Premium Line
The Premium Line expresses the intense flavors
of San Felice’s most prestigious wines, which possess
a concentration and refinement that allow the unique
characteristics of the terroir of Chianti Classico to shine.
This line illustrates the pinnacle of the winery’s
production and its ability to successfully explore new
paths so as to be fully representative of the complexity
of the region’s wines and lands.
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Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Vigorello
Gran Selezione DOCG Toscana IGT
The Beauty of Excellence Past and Future
The pinnacle of the San Felice line that is a sensorial journey through The first Supertuscan in Chianti Classico first appeared in 1968. The wine
Tuscany. The 100% Sangiovese is the first cru from a single vineyard loca- has an important history, and today distinguishes itself from other wines in
ted directly in front of the medieval hamlet of San Felice in Chianti Classi- the category for a simple reason: it combines the tradition of international
co. This multi-award-winning wine is a must-have. varieties like Cabernet and Merlot with an indigenous variety, Pugnitello,
which is unique to San Felice.
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Pugnitello Avane
Toscana IGT Toscana IGT
Rediscovery A noble white
This indigenous variety was rediscovered and replanted after years of Sometimes we find ourselves in unexpected places, as is the case with
being abandoned first in San Felice’s Vitiarium and subsequently in the 100% Chardonnay, an unexpected single-vineyard white wine that is a new
vineyards. It is indelibly tied to the San Felice winemaking team’s talented entry at San Felice. It is particularly aromatic and savory and is made from
research. Left on its own, it expresses characteristics of originality, softness, rigorously selected grapes from a soil plot with unique characteristics,
and meatiness. including a trace of the ancient Etruscan presence in the area.
< Back to index 15Il Grigio Line
The Il Grigio Line is represented by wines with great
structure that maintain strong ties to a faraway past despite
the modern techniques with which it is made.
In the glass, you find a harmonious blend of millennia
of history with a contemporary flair.
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Il Grigio Il Grigio
Gran Selezione DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
The Five Senses A Wine and Its Label — Titian’s “Man in Armour”
This iconic wine of San Felice is a blend of Sangiovese with five other The perfect marriage – when a label expresses the wine and the wine
indigenous varieties from the estate’s vineyards. It has a unique identi- expresses the land from which it comes: this 100% Sangiovese is austere,
ty, and its roots lie in San Felice’s talent for experimentation, planting full of body, with rich, persistent aromas and the aromatic complexity of
ancient indigenous varieties and combining them as an alchemist would well-balanced oak. The symbiosis between product and label has helped to
– as in a perfume. make this wine an icon of Chianti Classico.
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In Pincis Il Grigio
Vinsanto Chianti Classico DOC Grappa di Chianti Classico
Meditating with Wine Transparent Aroma
You can’t rush with this Vinsanto, which requires a long time, both in terms This grappa is made from the just fermented skins and stems of Chianti
of preparation and tasting. It is a meditation wine to be sipped in a relaxed Classico at San Felice. It ages first in stainless steel and then sees a few
way at the end of a meal, expressing intense notes of coffee, dates, dried months of aging in oak barrels. It has a crystalline transparency with hints
figs, and honey. It reaches the perfect equilibrium between sweet and sa- of amber.
vory. A small miracle.
< Back to index 18Il Grigio Line
Il Grigio — Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva
Chianti Classico DOP
Green Gold
This olive oil’s brilliant green color belies its Chianti-esque character, with
herbaceous aromas and a slightly bitter and peppery flavor. The olives are
mostly of the Frantoio variety, with a small amount of Moraiolo and Lec-
cino. Hand harvest in November and pressing the same day; there is no
better way to taste its incredible flavor than drizzling it over grilled meats
as well as ribollita and other classic Tuscan soups, or simply on a bruschetta
al pomodoro.
< Back to index 19San Felice Line
The San Felice line evokes the generosity and uniqueness
of nature in the region. With this line, San Felice expresses
its creative, refined talents that are clearly reflected
in the versatile wines that are the perfect accompaniment
to any convivial occasion.
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San Felice Ancherona
Chianti Classico DOCG Toscana IGT
Elegance and Tradition A White Among Reds
Ruby red with notes of cherry, this is the traditional Chianti Classico, made In an area like ours, particularly suited to producing energetic red wines,
from indigenous varieties: mostly Sangiovese, along with Colorino and this white blend of selected Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes is a
Pugnitello. An elegant wine that is highly coiffable. great surprise. It has complexity and structure as well as impressive acidity
and a pleasant toasty note afforded by small French oak barrels.
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Belcaro Il Velato
Vinsanto Chianti Classico DOC Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva
The Strength of Tradition Unmistakably Tuscan
Vinsantaie, the aging rooms for Vinsanto, are beautiful and imbued with Its strength lies in its quintessential Tuscan-ness. It is bottled just a few
history. The grapes are left to dry on racks until December, when they are days after the harvest. The varieties it contains are Frantoio (50%), Moraio-
very lightly pressed and then left to ferment and then age for five years lo (25%), and Leccino (25%), all of which come from San Felice’s olive gro-
in small oak barrels. Belcaro Vinsanto is a foray into tradition – from the ves. It satisfies demanding palates and lovers of the herbaceous, slightly
grape variety, Trebbiano, to the winemaking process to the amber color bitter notes of olio nuovo (the season’s first olive oil) and is perfect drizzled
and aromas of almonds, honey, and spices. Perfect for enriching the art of on vegetables, grilled meat, and bruschetta.
hospitality together with a plate of traditional Tuscan cantucci.
< Back to index 22Campogiovanni Line
The Campogiovanni line represents the power of a region
– Montalcino – that, because of its ideal microcliamte and
terroir, is among the most suited in Tuscany to producing
wines with great strength and character, surprising for
their incredible aging capacity. They are wines that give
great satisfaction to those who drink them and have won
countless accolades over the years.
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Il Quercione Campogiovanni
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Roots Microclimate and Terroir
The cru of the Campogiovanni estate expresses all the power of Montal- Climate and soil: the perfect combination for the perfect maturation of San-
cino’s terroir. Boasting rigor, concentration, elegance, and extraordinary giovese Grosso, on the sunny, south-facing hills of Montalcino. Traditional
longevity, this wine finds its roots in land on which a centuries-old oak tree style with a soft and persistent finish, this wine distinguishes itself with its
grows. It is only produced in exceptional vintages. refinement and longevity. A five-time Wine Spectator Top 100 wine.
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Campogiovanni Campogiovanni
Rosso di Montalcino DOC Grappa di Brunello
Not Just a Second Wine Clear Essence
A Rosso di Montalcino that isn’t afraid of sibling rivalry with a more structu- The unique richness of Brunello grapes yields a very structured grappa. It is
red big brother – Brunello. Another 100% Sangiovese that exhibits the aged for a few months in small oak barrels, thus taking on a slightly amber
variety’s impressive versatility and ability to express itself just as well in a color. The grappa sees at least six months of bottle aging.
less complex version. It is crisp and soft with notes of cherry, blackberry,
and cedarwood, and has a surprisingly long finish.
< Back to index 25Bell’Aja Line
The unmistakable terroir of Bolgheri is easy to perceive
in a bottle of Bell’Aja thanks to the area’s unique
climatic conditions. Bolgheri, like an amphitheater facing
the sea, is perfectly suited to viticulture: it is a place
that allows the wine and the environment to exchange
the essence and power that characterize them both,
as though through osmosis.
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Bell’Aja Bell’Aja
Bolgheri DOC Superiore Bolgheri DOC
The Palate Enveloped by the Sea / Timeless Enchantment The Sea on the Hills
A new but already prestigious label. The vineyard is located in Bolgheri, Located on the hills of Bolgheri, the vines grow overlooking the sea.
near the world-famous Viale dei Cipressi and the sea – a beautiful and truly Bell’Aja’s vineyards exist in perfect harmony with the nature surrounding
enchanting place. The wine is deep ruby red in color and possesses notes them and enjoy the benefits of a unique microclimate. 60% Merlot and 40%
of ripe fruit with hints of licorice and cocoa. It is full and dense on the pa- Cabernet Sauvignon: an ample aromatic profile with blackberry and notes
late with silky, smooth tannins. of sweet spices. An authentic interpretation of the power that the wines of
this region are capable of expressing.
< Back to index 27Perolla Line
The Perolla line expresses the liveliness and versatility
of young, fresh wines with a notable aromatic component.
They are the perfect accompaniment to any occasion
and are particularly well suited to summertime imbibing.
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Vermentino Rosato
Bianco Toscana IGT Toscana IGT
The Allure of Summer A Companion for Everyone
Thanks to the proximity of the sea, the grapes that grow on the coastal hills Cherry pink in color, this rosé is made from Sangiovese and Cabernet Sau-
reach perfect ripening. This 100% Vermentino is fresh and citrusy on the vignon. It has the aromas and elegance of a white and the structure of a
palate and has aromas of grapefruit, white flowers, and freshly cut grass. It young red. The wine is characterized by its versatility: a wine for all cour-
is perfect as an aperitivo wine, as well as with light fish-based first courses. ses, as well as a perfect apéritif.
In the glass you’ll find the colors of summer.
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Perolla
Rosso Toscana IGT
Spirited Youth
This is a young but intense wine, evidenced by its ruby red color and fresh
aromatic qualities. It is made mostly with Merlot, in addition to smaller
amounts of Ciliegiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese. It is bott-
led in the spring following the harvest. It is pleasing and harmonious on
the palate and a perfect accompaniment to first courses, white meats,
and fish soups.
< Back to index 30Limited Edition
The Limited Edition line includes wines with exceptional
qualities worthy of being sipped slowly in order to bring
the drinker closer to their complexity and details,
capable of providing enthusiasts the unique experience
that only “meditation wines” can give.
< Back to index 31Limited Edition
Le Viti del 1976 A surprise in arrival:
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Pinot Nero Toscana IGT
A Fairy-Tale Wine The Excitement of a New Challenge
At the Campogiovanni Estate in Montalcino, a vine plot of Sangiovese da- San Felice isn’t just Brunello or Chianti Classico; it is much more than that.
ting back to the 1970s still produces grapes that yield a truly precious We have taken on the challenge of working with one of the most fascinating
wine imbued with great aromatic complexity, elegance, and concentration. and mysterious varieties, giving life to an authentic and original expression
From these vines, we vinify a limited selection of Brunello di Montalcino of our land. It comes from our highest vineyard site, where grapes full of an
called “Le Viti del 1976,” only produced in exceptional vintages. The wine array of aromas are grown and then vinified in small uncovered oak barrels.
has an intense garnet color and aromas of tea leaves and tobacco. It enve- Our Pinot Nero possesses grace: it is subtle and elegant while at the same
lops the palate with rich, silky tannins and provides a lengthy finish. A wine time being energetic and capable of surprising with every sip.
of the highest caliber.
< Back to index 32About San Felice San Felice is located in the heart of Chianti Classico near Castelnuovo aimed at protecting the genetic heritage of Tuscan viticulture. After years Berardenga and Siena. The company possesses over 1,700 acres throughout of study and experimentation, winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini and his Tuscany, 460 of which are planted to vine in the region’s most prestigious team have rediscovered more than 270 little-known varieties, including areas: Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri. San Felice is renowned “Pugnitello,” which has become the symbol of the estate’s dedication to for producing great wines in all three areas and has been recognized with indigenous Tuscan varieties. The historic medieval hamlet in which San Felice awards from top international publications and associations, in a continuous is located has been home to a 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel nestled in the pursuit of quality, research, and innovation. estate’s vineyards since 1992, and it remains the only Relais & Chateaux Since the 1980s, San Felice’s winemaking team has undertaken an initiative property in Chianti Classico. < Back to index 33
Società Agricola San Felice
Località San Felice
53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
T. +39 0577 3991 / F. +39 0577 359223
www.sanfelice.com / info@sanfelice.com
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