Organic Wines

When we took over our small company close to the city of Siena twenty years ago, in the first place we replanted a large part of the vineyards and, on the occasion, above all out of curiosity and a great desire for knowledge and experimentation, we introduced into our viticultural heritage proudly Tuscan, even a very modest quantity of Merlot vines. Since this very small vineyard has reached a good physiological maturity we vinify it in purity and we mature it in a French oak tonneau. The result is a wine of excellence, truly particular and intriguing that we offer, given the small and non-reproducible quantity, in our Personal Edition.

When we took over our small company twenty years ago near the city of Siena, in addition to a very small plot of Merlot, we planted 7 rows of Cabernet Franc. The first in Tuscany, not to be different, but because by studying our terroir we realized that it had those characteristics whereby the Cabernet Franc grapes, if properly ripened and well vinified and aged, could offer us a wine that is not for everyone , but exciting and strongly character. The first years of production disappointed our expectations, a wine that was too herbaceous and tannic but, from the tenth harvest, when the plants reached their physiological maturity, here was the big surprise: a fruity wine where the raspberry replaced the herbaceous, thick, intense and almost moving. Given the very small quantity that we are able to produce, it has rightfully become part of the wines of our Personal Edition.

In spring 2019, after years of research in the San Gimignano area, we finally found and acquired some vineyards with rare and particular characteristics: old plants on fresh silt-sandy soils, rich in water and organic for over forty years. From the Rosi vineyard and produced with only organic grapes, our Rosato wine is born. The white vinification of the noble Sangiovese grapes has generated a wine with a pale pink color, a fruity and floral bouquet, an elegant and savory taste. Given the small quantity, it has entered our Personal Edition by right.

Our first edition is that of 1995 entirely produced in San Gimignano and that, even today, when we taste one of the last bottles that we have kept in the cellar excites us! Since 2017, when our vineyards in Siena have reached a good maturity, our persevering oenological curiosity to understand how the same blend produced in a different territory would have behaved has meant that, thanks to the fantastic 2017 harvest, we have put to mature a barrique of Sangiovese, one of Merlot and one of Cabernet Sauvignon. After 18 months of blending and, with great emotion, we understood that that very little wine of great depth deserved to be bottled and here is our Rovaio Personal Edition.

Our Chianti Colli Senesi is born from the ancient typicality of this centenary wine aimed at interpreting a new tradition. The vines used are those of the past, only autochthonous and Tuscan, red and white. The Sangiovese bunches, which are 95% of our Chianti, are those of the oldest plants we have in the company, which ripen well beyond the time of the new clones, small and loose bunches, but with a thick skin rich in polyphenols and aromas , crunchy and sugary.

The carefully selected grapes are pressed directly with the aid of inert gases in order to avoid any potential oxidation. The must obtained is clarified with a stop at a low temperature which allows decantation. The clean fraction is sent to fermentation with the addition of a part of skins and indigenous yeasts. During the fermentation phase, regular punching down is carried out which allows the extraction of natural tannins from the peel which preserve the integrity of the wine. At the end of fermentation, the wine obtained is decanted with the aid of inert gases and ages for 3 months on the yeasts that carried out the fermentation, followed by stabilization and bottling.

Lo Janù is the top of the range of Montepulcianos of the company. Hand harvesting of the grapes, maceration on the skins for 25 days, vinification in red and aging in double new barrique for 8 months + 8 months. Compact and deep goblet, of a beautiful ruby red. The olfactory reveals an incredible complexity, ranging from hints of dark fruit in alcohol, to toasted notes that recall hazelnuts, to slightly vanilla scents, to beautiful sensations of tobacco and dark chocolate. The sip is full and enveloping, long, pleasantly balanced. Closing on notes of bitter chocolate.

Pecorino is an extremely representative white grape variety for Abruzzo, and Jasci & Marchesani manages to give us a beautiful expression. Hand picked, vinification in white and aging for 6 months in steel vats and bottle.

Rudhir is another masterpiece of the Jasci & Marchesani winery which, year after year, proves to be a "Master Cave" for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Thanks to Rudhir you go to savor a charismatic, fragrant and intense wine from every point of view. When the word masterpiece is used for a Jasci & Marchesani product, it is not an exaggeration; each bottle is an artistic, pure and sensational brushstroke, which in every sip strikes the soul and heart with the typical scents of the mother vine and those small nuances deriving from the various woods of the barrels. The Rudhir vinifies for 18 months in oak barriques and ends its journey after a further two years in the bottle, before being marketed therefore, explosions of flavours, aromas and aromas are the order of the day with a bottle of this bill. His warm and welcoming heart is a "trademark" and is capable of generating an approving smile even on the face of a drinker with a difficult palate.

Produced from Montepulciano grapes. Cherry red color with purplish-red hues. Fruity aroma with hints of cherry and strawberry, on the palate it is fresh and fruity, full-bodied with an aftertaste of bitter almonds.

Cherry red in colour, the nose is fruity, vinous, with hints of wood. The flavor is harmonious and tender.

It is a wine of great character, complex. Proud and potential, as in life a boy called in our territory is, precisely Zauott, a young man, who manages to withstand the evolution of the years, also demonstrating the best. “ZAUOTT” is obtained from grapes produced from the oldest vineyards, with an average yield of 80/90 quintals per hectare.

The vineyards are located at an altitude of about 400 meters and fall within the territory of the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga Park.

This rosé is produced from a vineyard over 40 years old, trained with spurred cordon with a density of 2200 plants per hectare with a yield of 8000 kg / ha. The production area is on the hills around Paterno di Campli at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level

Pathernus is a red wine that comes from grapes from the native Montepulciano d'Abruzzo vine. After a meticulous selection in the vineyard and aging in oak barrels, this red presents itself to the nose with a broad bouquet, structured on tones of dried flowers, red fruits and ethereal echoes. On the palate it is vigorous, supported by soft tannins and a long palatal memory

A Primitivo expression of its land, Acquaviva delle Fonti, of which it tells the long winemaking tradition, but also the history and legends; like that of the Mascheroni, guardians of the monumental Palazzo De Mari. Bright red color with violet reflections and intense aromas of small red fruits. On the palate it is fresh, sapid and rightly tannic, with a soft and fruity finish. Pairings Excellent table wine, it finds the best combination with the typical dishes of Mediterranean cuisine.

The word 'transhumance' derives from the verb 'transumare' or rather to transit on the ground, to cross: the verb is the union of the two Latin words 'trans', which means beyond, and 'humus' which means soil, land. In Italy this ancient custom originated mainly in Abruzzo where it consisted in transporting (precisely 'transhuming') animals from the mountains to the rich pastures of the Gargano and it is from this activity that probably the most famous wine takes its name and representative of Abruzzo, Montepulciano. Humus is a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP from organic viticulture, a friend of the land and nature, the son of a philosophy that takes shape in every production step and which gives a wine of excellent quality.

A selection of organic Chardonnay grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Subsequently the wine is bottled clean and the fermentation in the bottle ends. The sediments that can be found inside the bottle are the yeasts that have finished fermentation. From there we get this fresh, aromatic wine with carbonic notes.

Why Duke Minimus To the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, born in Abruzzo, who liked to refer to the "Duke Minimo"

Why Duke Minimus To the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, born in Abruzzo, who liked to refer to the "Duke Minimo"

Pecorino di Cascina del Colle is a juicy white wine from Abruzzo with a citrus freshness that presents itself to the eye with a straw color furrowed by green reflections. It has a scent of lemon peel, green apple and wild flowers and maintains an excellent flavor on the palate.

Pecorino di Cascina del Colle is a juicy white wine from Abruzzo with a citrus freshness that presents itself to the eye with a straw color furrowed by green reflections. It has a scent of lemon peel, green apple and wild flowers and maintains an excellent flavor on the palate.

Cascina del Colle 's Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo comes from 100% Montepulciano grapes grown organically in the Chieti hills, vinified in rosé, thanks to contact with the skins for a few days; followed by aging in steel for 3 months. Characteristics of this Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC BIO Bright pink colour. Delicate fresh, savory and harmonious. Recommended pairings while tasting this product from the Cascina del Colle winery Perfect with vegetable-based dishes. Serve at a temperature of 10°C in a not very wide glass.

Why Duke Minimus To the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, born in Abruzzo, who liked to refer to the "Duke Minimo"

Ducaminimo Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Cascina del Colle , its straw yellow color to the eye, the scent recalls pleasant floral and fruity notes of apple and pear. On the palate it is fresh and characterized by fruity returns, resulting in a highly drinkable wine.

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC 'Duca Minimo' from the La Cascina del Colle winery is an organic white wine with a pale straw yellow colour. The nose is delicate with hints of white flowers, citrus and winter melon. In the mouth it is fresh, sapid with a good final minerality. As for the Montepulciano red version, the origin of the name for this label also recalls how the Abruzzese poet D'Annunzio liked to call himself, or rather the 'Duke Minimo'.

The vineyards of Cascina del Colle extend over 20 hectares and are also present in the municipalities of Bucchianico, Ripa Teatina and Vacri. The exceptional ecosystem of these places, a microclimate in which there are severe temperature variations between day and night, and the particular composition of the soil, between clayey components which bring softness and longevity and limestone-marble which give intense and varied aromas, allows to produce wonderful grapes which, combined with love for the land, respect for tradition and peasant work, but also the company's ability to innovate and evolve over time, are the essence and the reason why the wines of Cascina del Colle are appreciated for their extraordinary nature.

A natural and authentically healthy wine that lets you capture the authentic essence and great harmony expressed by the main grape variety of the Sicilian natives.

An innovative white for flavor and freshness with the great versatility of an important vine of the Sicilian tradition; with clear and harmonious aromas. On the palate decisive, fruity, with an appropriate and pleasant acidity.

The color is purplish-red with ruby-violet flashes. The nose is deep and vertical, with fruity aromas chasing each other to create an enveloping and balanced bouquet.

Dogliani San Luigi is obtained from the selection of various Dolcetto vines. It is a table wine with an immediate aroma of cherry, not too long in the mouth.

Garnet red colour. The nose opens on varietal hints of dried rose, violet and wet earth, which gives the wine a spicy aroma; fine and sweet in the mouth.

Pecorino from organic farming Abruzzo superior doc, Vigna di Caprafico. Mantica is an ancient name, it tells the story of a parcel of land, Mantica Longa, the object of a family sale.

A hidden ambition but not that much. Said in French, written in the Italian manner, to tell the story of the ridge on which the castle of Caprafico stood, in Casoli, on the eastern side of the Maiella. From the old stock of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo ungrafted, pure, adapted to the climate and soil of that primordial landscape, a rarity is born, today a clone selected from the Caprafico countryside, at the foot of the castle, "lu sciatò".

“I work so that my wines reflect as much as possible the territory, the season, my way of being and feeling. The wine, fruit of the environment.”

nduccio wine Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOP biodynamic and organic with spontaneous fermentation, without added sulphites.

Armida is a sensitive woman full of life, ingenious and funny. It fascinates by its audacity. Born in Corleone, she then moved to the Etna city. This wine symbolizes his character and his life. A'mami is a surprising and strong accord between the Carricante grapes of Etna and the Chardonnay grapes of the Corleone vineyards. The tension of Carricante meets the elegance of Chardonnay.

Ruby red wine with violet reflections. It has notes of red fruits, jam and sweet spices on the nose with a finish of vanilla and cocoa. In the mouth it is fresh, tannic and persistent Tagliatelle with ferla mushrooms, pasta with meat sauce, roast pork in milk with homemade bread croutons, grilled meat, walled octopus

Company : Cantina Tollo Wine region : Abruzzo (Italy) Appellation : Terre di Chieti IGT (IGP) Vegan Type : white, dry, still Variety : Pecorino 100% Alcohol content : 13% Year : 2021 Format: 750 ml

A wine that tells the authenticity of nature, just as bees are proof of the quality of food.

Pairings

Excellent as an aperitif or with fish-based dishes, white meats and fresh cheeses

The Grechetto in purity, expression of the Umbrian tradition of white wines and of the protected designation area of Montefalco.

"Case Via" is the cru of Syrah vineyards that gives its name to this powerful and full-bodied Tuscan wine. It is aged for 12 months in barrique, giving it spicy, toasted and jelly-like fruit tones. It is a warm, strong, intense wine that knows how to enhance the flavors of grilled meat

Flaccianello della Pieve is one of the symbolic products of Sangiovese in the Chianti area. The Flaccianello receives minimal treatments in the cellar, according to a production philosophy perfectly consistent with the line undertaken in the vineyard, characterized by a high manual selection of the best grapes: only spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts is carried out.

light and pleasant sparkling wine. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but also paired with a platter of cold cuts and mixed cold cuts.

The whole bunches are sent to the pneumatic press and the must is fermented with its indigenous yeasts at a low temperature (12-14 ° C) in stainless steel tanks for about 30 days. The refinement takes place in steel tanks and, subsequently, in the bottle. At tasting it has a straw yellow color. Intense aroma with hints of broom, white pulp fruit, and ethereal. Fresh, intense, savory and full-bodied taste. Excellent to accompany an elaborate seafood cuisine, medium-aged cheeses, structured first courses, white meats.

A sweet pink nectar that satisfies, with measure, harmony and smoothness. One of a kind.

Synonymous with "sparkling" and contagious joy, it is the wine for aperitifs on long evenings, but with its moderate alcohol content, it is also appreciated by those who, for health reasons or food choices, prefer a more delicate but equally fine and elegant wine.

A young and gourmand freshness in a pink dress. Citrus and crunchy berries, with seductive saline final notes. A structured brut, enveloping, ready to challenge daring pairings.

This blend of red berried grapes of our property is enriched by the sapidity and softness given by the morainic soil. The wine we obtain is full-bodied, harmonious and balanced with rich hints of red fruits and enveloping spicy notes.

An accurate vinification of the autochthonous grapes harvested with care in the vineyard and an aging period of no less than a year give life to a structured, fruity, slightly spicy wine with great personality and typicality, inspired by the highest DOCG values.

A traditional Amarone, able to excite and involve.

In Ripasso the fruit is combined with spices, thanks to an exclusive technique of these lands which gives it its name: for its grapes, its characteristics and for the way it is produced it is a unique wine. A full-bodied and at the same time captivating, soft and enveloping character. A wine designed to last over time.

The noble vine interprets our territory with grace and harmony with an aromatic set of fruit and flowers that artfully regulate this wine.

A local rosé, unique because it exploits the magic of our lake, adding charm and depth to a fresh, fragrant and sensual appearance. It inflames those who love aperitifs at sunset and satisfies the most demanding palates, opening up a world of gastronomic opportunities with which to taste it.

A great wine obtained in purity from the most important and renowned grape of the Verona area: the Corvina. Intense, elegant and structured, it demonstrates the value of respect for the link with the territory of origin.

Custoza San Michelin Gorgo made from Garganega grapes comes from the old San Michelin vineyard and elegantly interprets the character and qualities of Custoza wine: fresh, fruity, savory and slightly aromatic. Time allows it to evolve, expressing its full structure and mineral notes with determination.

Parchitello is a rosé wine vinified from 100% Bombino Nero, a historic vine for the production of rosé wines only. Pale ruby red colour, bouquet of red fruits reminiscent of pomegranate and yellow pulp fruits. Pleasant fresh and balanced in the mouth.

Panascio by Giancarlo Ceci is a Castel del Monte DOC organic white wine produced from the single-variety vinification of white bombino grapes. It fully expresses the typicality of the soil and the grape variety, to be drunk young.

The terracotta, in which the spontaneous fermentation and refinement of MORMAJ Anfora takes place, makes the organoleptic qualities of this wine particular and unique!

In our cellar, between the MORrone and MAJella mountains, MORMAJ is born, a still white wine obtained from Trebbiano grapes through spontaneous, unclarified fermentation, it is aged in steel tanks.

The vineyards are located at an altitude of about 400 meters and fall within the territory of the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga Park.

Disturbing. If we had to describe this wine in one word, we would use this adjective and no other. The red blend, based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is an intense amalgam of two vines that express themselves with great elegance and strength in this territory. We are at 350 meters above sea level, in a soil rich in clay and silt, ideal characteristics for the production of intense reds, with a complex organoleptic profile and great aging potential. Pa' Ro rosso immediately expresses itself in the glass with great personality: the color is an intense and impenetrable ruby red. A sense of smell that is very full of aromas and herbaceous notes is striking, the spiciness embellishes an already well-stressed nose with notes of black pepper and licorice. Scents of plum and blueberry define its fruitiness, while the balsamic note makes it vivid and powerful. At the sip it continues to seduce us for the fullness of the taste; enveloping softness and alcohol on one side, well balanced by good freshness and elegant tannins on the other. A fine wine, very intense, very long. All the cards are in order to achieve excellence. What better pairing than a sweet wild boar?