San Fabiano Calcinaia, Tuscana, Italy
The San Fabiano Calcinaia vineyard is situated in the picturesque hills of the renowned Chianti countryside and has a rich history dating back to 1000 A.D. In 1983, Guido Serio and his wife, Isa, decided to invest in viticulture, bringing together a skilled team of winemakers at the San Fabiano Calcinaia estate. The Serio family has lived and worked on the property for over 40 years, raising their children there.
The estate’s grapes are cultivated in the vineyards located within the village of Castellina, famous for producing robust and age-worthy wines that stand out in the Chianti region. In recent years, San Fabiano’s wines have received recognition under the Gran Selezione designation, with acclaimed wine critic James Suckling praising them as some of the finest available.
Nestled in the charming town of Castellina in Chianti, the estate features rolling hills and stunning architecture. Known for its rich, traditional Chianti, San Fabiano Calcinaia expertly combines historical roots with a forward-looking approach. Most of the vineyards are organically certified, and the team is dedicated to producing classic-style Chianti wines.
WHO:
Guido Serio and his wife Isa
WHERE:
Castellina In Chianti - Siena • Tuscany - Italy
FOUNDED: 1983
ORIENTATION: South - southwest facing
LAND:
20 hectares, 250 - 450 meters above sea level
VINES:
30 years
SOIL:
overall, Galestro soils
TRAINING SYSTEM:
Spurred cordon and guyot
GRAPES:
Sangioivese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay + Sauvignon Blanc
APPELLATION:
Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Cellole” DOCG
VITICULTURE: Organic
HARVEST: hand picking
ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 200,000 bottles
San Fabiano Calcinaia, Toscana Rosso "Casa Boschino"
APPELLATION: Tosscana Rosso IGT
GRAPE(S): Sangiovese 50% - 25% Cabernet Sauvignon – 25% Merlot
YEAST:
VINIFICATION: Careful selection of the grapes on the field and in the cellar; - Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature with long maceration on the skin (15/20 days); - Light pressing.
MATURATION: Aging In steel tanks (70%) and wood (30%) from 4 to 12 months and at least three months in bottle.
Fresh, pleasant, and undemanding, San Fabiano's wine fits all occasions. It is produced with organic grapes—70% Sangiovese with a good heap of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a quality, easygoing wine for every day. Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with many Italian American foods. Food Pairings It is Ideal with Italian and Tuscan dishes since it is a table wine.
Perfect with meat and mixed antipasto or fresh Mediterranean dishes.