Torre a Cona
A gorgeous 17th Century Villa nestled amidst the hills south of Florence is the backdrop of one of the most exciting Sangiovese-focused projects in the whole Chianti region. While Sangiovese has been grown in these lands for time immemorial, the Rossi di Montelera Family has committed itself to studying this finicky and temperamental variety in order to yield the best possible fruit farming with sustainable, environmentally sound practices. Re-defining Chianti by the way of an extreme focus on its main grape variety, Torre a Cona represents one of the most serious and successful efforts to highlight Sangiovese’s inherent greatness and unique personality. Their Chianti and Chianti Riserva represent some of the purest and most authentic expressions of this quintessentially Tuscan grape variety.
Available Wines:
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"Crociferro" Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG
Named after the “Crociferro” estate vineyards and made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino Valdarno. Fermented with a selection of native yeasts in steel vats. 70% aged in stainless steel vats, 30% in large Slavonian oak casks. A precise, juicy and bright expression of Sangiovese.
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"Badia a Corte" Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva DOCG
100% Sangiovese, from the “Badia a Corte” single vineyard located at 328 meters asl, south-west of the winery. Fermented with a selection of native yeasts, then aged for 2 years in large 25Hl Slavonian oak casks. Badia a Corte’s lower elevation and warmer exposure yields a rounder and balanced Chianti Riserva, offering juicy, ripe red berry aromas and a softer body framed by finely grained tannins.
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"Terre di Cino" Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva DOCG
100% Sangiovese, from a small single parcel located to the north-east side of the property, at 410 meters asl. This is a relatively colder site, and as a result this a vibrant, elegant and brighter expression of Sangiovese, loaded with notes of wild berries, menthol, rosemary and herbs. Fermented with a selection of native yeasts, then aged for 2 years in large 25Hl Slavonian oak casks.
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"Casamaggio" Colorino Toscana IGT
100% Colorino del Valdarno, from the “Casamaggio” Single vineyard. Colorino is a native grape of the Chianti area often used as a blending partner of Sangiovese. Of the 4 Colorinos grown in Tuscany, this is the only one sporting a clear pulp and, thick, deep purple skin. Fermented in stainless steel with a selection of native yeasts and 15 days of maceration. 12 months in large slavonian oak casks, Fruit-forward, juicy and yet super elegant, with signature notes of menthol, eucalyptus and sage.
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Vermouth Rosso
Inspired by the original 1920 proprietary recipe from the Counts Rossi di Montelera family (the same Rossi of Martini&Rossi, and owners of Torre a Cona since 1935), this delightful Vermouth is based on Sangiovese from Badia a Corte, one of Torre a Cona’s best single vineyards. A blend of 33 different botanicals and spices (to name a few: rosemary, pink pepper, marjoram, clove, wormwood, cinnamon…) adds a mediterranean character and a unique, soul-warming flavor profile. Best enjoyed as an aperitif or after-dinner with a big ice cube and an orange zest, it will also elevate any Negroni to a whole new level.