Sanfirenze Chianti Superiore 2022
ProducerFattoria di SammontanaRegionChianti, Tuscany, ItalyGrapeSangioveseGeologyLimestone-rich soilsFarmingOrganic; biodynamic practicesVintage2022CertifierBIOS (IT-BIO-005)
AbstractCherry, herbal, firm
Sammontana's more structured Sangiovese, grown for Chianti Superiore and built for the table.
Winemaker
Fattoria di Sammontana is a family farm at Montelupo Fiorentino, west of Florence. Daniele and Dario continue its fourth generation of farming, with vines growing alongside olive groves and other crops.
The vineyards are farmed organically, using biodynamic practices. Legumes and grasses are sown between the rows after harvest to cover and feed the soil. Alongside traditional Tuscan reds, the family makes white blends and rosé fermented in clay.
Wine
Sanfirenze is Sangiovese made as Chianti Superiore, from a southerly vineyard position at Sammontana. It has more structure than the estate's straightforward Sangiovese bottling.
Cherry and dried herbs come with firmer tannin, while the grape's acidity balances the fuller fruit.
Origin
The estate lies in the hills around Montelupo Fiorentino. Limestone-rich Tuscan ground and a southerly vineyard position provide the setting for Sanfirenze.
