Wine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Campogiovanni Il Quercione 2003

Montalcino Tuscany region has achieved a well-deserved fame, because its natural beauty, fine weather and the unique soil create an unsurpassed terroir. It was here in the early 80s the company San Felice bought Kampodzhovanni economy, which has created ideal conditions for ripening grapes.

Vino Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni Il Quercione made only in the best years in a strictly limited number of selected grapes grown in the vineyard Il Quercione. Maceration continues for 20 days at 30 ° C. After malolactic fermentation, wine is aged for 24 months in 500 liter French oak barrels and then another 36 months in bottle. Storage capacity - 15-20 years. Awards and ratings:

2003 - Vinum, Germany (2009) 16.5 / 20 points;

1990 - 26th place in the "Top 100" by Wine Spectator.

History of San Felice dating back to the 10th century, according to documents found at this time there was the arrival of San Felice, dedicated to the martyr San Felice da Nola. The temple and the farm is next, experiencing all the historical vicissitudes. Together, they were subjected to various types of control - both religious and control by powerful families. It was only in the early 20th century the family Del Taya took control of territory and turned the farm into a successful enterprise. The prestige of this family confirms the fact that they were among the founders of the famous Consortium Chianti Classico (their famous logo with a black rooster).

Time after the Second World War was for San Felice decadent, as well as for the entire region of Chianti. But in 1968 fortune turned in the direction of the company, it becomes the largest financial groups. Enzo Morganti, far-sighted manager with extensive experience in the cultivation of Sangiovese, laid the foundations for scientific research, which initially aimed at improving the capacity of the class.

Today, the company Agricola San Felice is known worldwide for innovative ideas and perfect output quality, so it has achieved great success.

Agricola San Felice calls himself a "project", which implies a diversity of companies. More specifically, this definition was fixed since the company became part of Gruppo Allianz SpA Since then wine ambitions San Felice increased in quantity and quality, in particular, the company focused on research and development.

Agricola San Felice is engaged in multifaceted activities in different areas:

- First of all, of course, farmers with valuable vineyards and olive trees;

- Vitiarium, where the majority of scientific research;

- Wine cellars, where the production - from the vinification to maturation in casks and bottling;

- Frantoio, olive oil production;

- Borgo - a medieval village in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, transformed into an elegant hotel, here is the headquarters of the company and is a collection of wines (enoteca);

- And finally, breeding valuable local livestock breeds.

Philosophy San Felice is striving for excellence in manufacturing, which is achieved through research, experimentation, as well as the preservation of important relationships with the local terroir. From 1970 to today the company conducts a policy of continuous improvement and updating of vineyards, modernization of production technology of wine, not forgetting to protect and take care of the ancient traditions.