TUSCAN WINES - NUNZI CONTI, FIRENZE
THE ADVENTURE IN THE WORLD OF FAMILY WINE STARTS AT THE END OF 1800 WHEN A VERY YOUNG GUALTIERO NUNZI, FROM A SMALL COUNTRY OF THE FIORENTINA MOUNTAIN, MOVES TO FLORENCE PROVINCE TO SEEK HIS FORTUNE.
Here he began toiling in various and profitable jobs and after a few years he managed to buy the first vineyards in Mercatale Val di Pesa, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. Upon Gualtiero's death, the farm was inherited by his eldest son Antonio who joined the constitution of the Chianti Classico Gallo Nero Wine Consortium. A few years after the end of the Second World War, his brother Gualtiero Armando took over from Antonio.
A skilled and experienced coffee industrialist who, having left his company at the peak of his success, Gualtiero Armando devoted himself completely to viticulture so as to become an absolute protagonist. On 26 May 1970 he became vice-president of the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium and then became its president from 1994 to 1997.
Gualtiero Armando planted new vineyards, bought new land and built a farm following the principles of rationality and efficiency without underestimating the importance and respect for the beautiful landscape of the Chianti hills. In 1965 he purchased the fifteenth-century Villa Pancani, which later became Villa Barberino, a typical residence that the families of the Florentine nobility built in the most picturesque locations of their possession.
The Villa, with the surrounding land, is the heart of the current Estate that his son Maurizio before, and subsequently his grandchildren Antonio and Isabella today, assisted by the oenologist Giampaolo Chiettini and the cellarman Franco Forense, oversee with the same passion and dedication.
THE VINEYARDS, THE OLIVE GROVES AND THE FORESTS THAT CONSTITUTE THE VILLA BARBERINO ESTATE OF THE NUNZI CONTI FAMILY ARE LOCATED IN AN AREA AMONG THE MOST FASCINATING IN THE CHIANTI CLASSICO FIORENTINO.
The estate covers an area of 70 hectares, 27 of which are Chianti Classico vineyards with 12 for the cultivation of the olive tree. In our vineyards there are, in clear prevalence (about 90%) varieties of grapes typical of our territory such as Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo but also international varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Recently a beautiful barn dating back to the 18th century has been completely renovated to be used as a wine cellar.
At the same time, the recovery works of the cellars, used for the aging of the wines back in the 1400s were completed, In this space we now find 105 barriques and 8 tonneau.
RED
DI GUALTIERO ROSSO TOSCANA I.G.P
Grapes: Sangiovese 100%,
This wine comes from a the tradition of preparing a discreet and every day wine with the traits of the Chianti region.
VINEYARDS Altitude: 250 - 320 m.s.l.m. Average density of plants per hectare: 5.000
Training system: spurred cordon, upside down from Tuscany. Harvest: from mid-September to mid-October
Fermentation: in steel vats at controlled temperature by indigenous yeasts. Duration of maceration: 10 - 15 days
Tasting notes : Our Toscana Rosso has a light ruby red color with a soft and fresh aroma. It has a good acidity, typical of Sangiovese.
Food Pairings : Perfect with pasta dishes as w ell with red and white meats.
CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C.G.
Grapes: Minimum 80% Sangiovese, plus other red berried vines
This wine comes from a careful selection of the grapes, entirely produced in the vineyards of our company.
VINEYARDS Altitude: 250 - 320 m.s.l.m. Average density of plants per hectare: 5.000
Training system: spurred cordon, upside down from Tuscany. Harvest: from mid-September to mid-October
Fermentation: in steel vats at controlled temperature by indigenous yeasts Duration of maceration: 10 - 15 days
Ageing: 50% in wood, 50% in steel Bottling: 12 months after the harvest
Tasting notes : Our Chianti Classico is ruby red in color with a soft and elegant aroma. It has a good acidity, typical of Sangiovese.
Food pairings : A very versatile wine, perfect to serve with a wide variety of dishes, such as grilled red meats, white meats, soups, pasta, cheese.
ROSE
ROSATO DI TOSCANA I.G.T.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
The Rosato Toscana represents the versatility of Sangiovese grapes when driven to deliver a fresh and slightly fruity wine for the summer.
VINEYARDS Altitude: 250 - 320 m.s.l.m. Average density of plants per hectare: 5.000
Training system: spurred cordon, upside down from Tuscany. Harvest: from mid-September to mid-October
Fermentation: in steel vats at controlled temperature by indigenous yeasts Duration of maceration: 10 - 15 days
Tasting notes : Hints of light cherry fruit, smooth and elegant on the palate.
Food pairings : Excellent as an apéritif, it goes well with cold cuts and cheese, as well as with any fish and white meats dish.