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About Winery and Wines
Located 45 minutes from the medieval city of Siena, La Canonica winery and farmhouse offers an idyllic setting in the Val d'Orcia, on the border of the Crete Senesi. It’s a perfect location for those who love to relax in the stunning Tuscan countryside, with opportunities for horseback riding, cycling, hiking, and visits to nearby villages like Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico D'Orcia, and Montepulciano.
La Canonica is a 17th-century farmhouse, almost unique in its construction from travertine blocks. Its name reflects its history as a former church property, once home to nuns of the Order of San Bernardino in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It later became the property of a wealthy landowning family who lived in the nearby Castelverdelli until 1958, when Orfeo and Diana acquired it.
Today, the estate is lovingly managed by their daughters, Donella and Serenella, who strive to maintain a warm, family-friendly environment for all who visit. If you love nature, the Tuscan hills, good food, and fine wine, La Canonica is a must-visit destination.
Don Giovanni (Orcia Sangiovese Riserva): A blend of 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, and Malvasia Nera, this wine is produced at an altitude of 350 meters. After fermentation in steel, it is aged for 24 months in French oak tonneau and an additional 6 months in steel, followed by 6 months of bottle aging. It has an intense ruby red color, with aromas of bread crust, wild berries, and vanilla, offering a long, persistent, harmonious, and rounded taste. Alcohol content ranges from 13.5% to 14.5% vol. Best paired with roasted meats, game, and traditional Tuscan dishes.
Terre Dell'Asso (Orcia): Made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, this wine is vinified solely in glass cement and steel. It has an intense ruby red color with herbaceous aromas, notes of bread crust, and wild berries. The palate is long, persistent, balanced, and rounded, with an alcohol content ranging from 13.5% to 14.5% vol. Ideal for serving with roasted meats and traditional dishes.
Orfeo (Rosso Toscano): A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Malvasia Nera, this wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, followed by 6 months of bottle aging. It offers intense ruby red color with aromas of bread crust, wild berries, and vanilla, delivering a long, persistent, and harmonious taste. With an alcohol content of 14.5% vol., it pairs well with roasts, game, and typical Tuscan dishes.
Diana (Rosato): A 100% Sangiovese wine made with the saignée method, it is fermented in steel and ready by the following March. The wine features a rose-hued color, with floral and vanilla aromas. The palate is fresh, light, harmonious, and rounded, with an alcohol content of 13.0% to 14.5% vol. Best enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with shellfish, and even truffles.
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