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Wine Tasting at Fattoria Torre A Cona
The villa Torre a Cona is an imposing villa with a tower, one of the most sumptuous residences in Tuscany
built during the XVIII century by Marchesi Rinuccmi. The estate extends for over 200 hectares of vineyards,
olive trees and woodland and almost everywhere you can get an enchanting view of the surrounding countryside.
Fattoria Torre a Cona is situated in the Chianti region of ltaly, home of excellent red wines,
and the owners produce their own Chianti Colli Fiorentini D.O.C.G., Vin Santo D.O.C.G. and a high quality Extra Virgin Olive OH.
Program
Wine tastings include guided visit of the wine cellars and olive oil mill.
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Wine tasting of three wines
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Chianti Colli Fiorentini D.O.C.G. 2001 "Torre a Cona"
Wine produced in one of the most characteristic areas of Tuscany
GRAPES: Sangiovese 85% - Canaiolo 10% - Colorino 5%
ALCOHOLIC RATE: 13 % voi.
COLOR: Glossy and ruby red colour
PERFUME: Intense and persistent, fruity with pleasant scents of red fruits
FLAVOR: Dry, mellow, pleasant and well-balanced, just a hint of tannin
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Indicazione Geografica Tipica 2001 "Terre di Cino"
From the best Sangiovese grapes comes this elegant wine aged one year in barrels and
refined in bottles.
GRAPES: Sangiovese 100 %
ALCOHOLIC RATE: 13 % vol.
COLOR: Glossy and ruby red colour, tendency of turning dark red after ageing
PERFUME: Intense and persistent, fruity with pleasant scents of sweet vanilla and spices
FLAVOR: Dry, mellow, pleasant and well-balanced, just concentration of tannin.
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Vin Santo del Chianti Colli Fiorentini D.O.C. 1998 "Merlaia"
Using ancient traditional techniques, the grapes are selected on the vine and after placed on cane mats where they lay for a period of 3 to 4 months. The fermentation and the ageing process take place in classic small barrels for a period no less than 4 years.
GRAPES: Trebbiano Toscano 50% - Malvasia Bianca del Chianti 50%
ALCOHOLIC RATE: 17 % in vol.
COLOR: yellow amber
PERFUME: dried figs and candied fruit
FLAVOR: sweet, soft, nice to the palate and well-balanced.
Wines are served with samples (bruschetta with Extravirgin Olive Oil, cheeses or salami and almond biscuits "cantucci").
Groups: from 6 to 20 people € 7.00/persona.
For larger groups price on request.
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Degustazione di 3 vini e Olio Extra Vergine d'Oliva
- Chianti 2001
- Terre di Cino 2001
- Vin Santo del Chianti Colli Fiorentini D.O.C. 1998 "Merlata"
- Extra virgin olive oil
Wines are served with snack (bruschetta with Extravirgin Olive Oil, cheeses or salami and almond biscuits "cantucci").
Groups: from 6 to 20 people € 11.00/persona.
For larger groups price on request.
Guided visit (about 30 minutes) to the wine cellars and olive oil mill.
During the period of the olive-harvesting it will be possible to follow all the techniques and steps of the production and taste the oil right of the press.
During the period of the grape harvesting it will be possible follow all the techniques and steps of the production.
Only wine cellar visit and olive oil mill € 2.70 a person.
For information or reservations contact Italian Welcome.
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