Tenuta L' Apparita
(Winery in Chianti, Chianti Classico, Hills of Florence, Val d'Elsa)

5 (2 Reviews)
Chianti, Chianti Classico, Hills of Florence, Val d'Elsa < San Casciano in Val di Pesa < Florence < Tuscany < Italy Open Map
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Reviews

Great experience!

Rate: 5 out of 5 12/1/24
We are very happy to have found tenuta l’Apparita ! A very small and independent wine producer with a special attention to his wine. We loved the Vigna and Cantina visit and of course the tasting itself. Francesca is very knowledgeable about the wine and the process and you can feel she cares a lot about the product and the Chianti territory. She proposed a tasting of the same wine but different vintage and it was really interesting to see how much the wine can change in one year only.
We truly recommend to visit this small producer and to taste his excellent San Giovese wine.
Alessandro

Amazing tasting and beautiful winery

Rate: 5 out of 5 8/1/24
Amazing tasting experience at a very small but beautiful vineyard. Everything was explained to us really well and we got to go through all the finer details of how they operate and do the Vendemmia each year.

The wine we tasted was beautiful, it is a really well balanced wine and is not like your typical Chianti Classico which we appreciated as it was really hot.
Joshua

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Wine tasting and tour at L'Apparita Winery

San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Florence (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Hills of Florence, Val d'Elsa)
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Participants: Minimum 2, Maximum 25
From €30.00
“Walk in the vineyard and visit the barrels in our cellar! Taste 3 different wines and self-produced olive oil”

About Winery and Wines

Tenuta l'Apparita is a boutique winery located in the hamlet of Bargino, in the renowned wine region of Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Surrounded by lush vineyards, olive groves, and woods, the estate embodies a deep connection to the land, where passion and tradition merge. The story of l'Apparita is driven by Paolo, a man of many talents and an undying love for wine. His journey from a sommelier to a viticulture and enology graduate, alongside his career as a surgeon, reflects his deep-rooted dedication to winemaking. Paolo’s journey began with a simple passion for tasting wines at dinners with friends, eventually leading to the establishment of the estate's 7,500 Sangiovese vines. His curiosity for wine also led him to study and import fine Champagnes and other Italian delicacies like chocolate.

The estate revives the old tradition of grape harvesting, where family and friends come together to celebrate the land and its fruits, filling the air with joy and creating memories that blend into the winemaking process. Here, modern technology and traditional techniques combine to produce exquisite wines that capture the essence of the Tuscan terroir.

Tenuta l'Apparita produces d’Assolo, a pure expression of Sangiovese, the quintessential Tuscan grape. Situated within the Chianti Classico DOCG region, the estate benefits from the ideal microclimate and diverse soils that allow Sangiovese to thrive. d’Assolo represents a tribute to this ancient grape variety, showcasing its vibrancy and elegance.

The wine undergoes a meticulous process: alcoholic fermentation lasts 7 to 8 days, followed by maceration for about 3 weeks in temperature-controlled steel vats. After 5 to 6 months of maturation in steel vats under nitrogen, which preserves the fruity notes, the wine is aged in a combination of large Austrian oak barrels and barriques for two years. A final 6 months of aging in the bottle further enhances its complexity.

d’Assolo boasts a balanced ruby red color with intense aromas of cherry, blueberry, and black cherry, complemented by fresh herbal notes like thyme and bay leaf. It is a refined and harmonious Sangiovese, perfect for pairing with grilled meats, pasta with meat sauce, game, and even non-raw fish dishes.