Villa La Selva Wine Resort
(Winery in Chianti, Chianti Classico)
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About Winery and Wines
Nestled in the picturesque region of Chianti, in Montebenichi nella Valdambra, Villa La Selva stands as a testament to centuries of history and tradition. Originally an estate of the illustrious Florentine Medici family, who were powerful patrons of culture, art, and religion since the early 1400s, the villa's storied past adds a unique richness to its present-day endeavors. Once a watchtower on the border between the rival city-states of Siena and Florence, the Medici family later transformed Villa La Selva into an agricultural haven, laying the foundation for its esteemed viticultural heritage.
The Chianti region, renowned for its exceptional soil characteristics, imparts a natural balance to the wines produced here, and Villa La Selva is no exception. Benefiting from the area's distinctive climatic conditions, the vineyards yield wines that are a true expression of their terroir.
The Carpini family, the latest in a long lineage of proprietors, acquired Villa La Selva in 1957. It was in 1988 that Sergio Carpini embarked on a transformative journey, reshaping the winemaking business with high-density cultivations with the same fervor that marked also his background as a successful fabric designer and textile industrialist.
With the arrival of his daughter Guya and especially her husband, Marco Patrizi, Villa La Selva winery once again changed its face. They decided to return to traditional methods of cultivation, embarking on a long period of transformation of their vineyards. Aiming for smaller but higher-quality wines, they reduced the number of grapevines and transitioned to 100% organic production. This project was conceived with the philosophy of making the estate, which hosts clients from all over the world, an authentic environment that respects the beautiful land in which it is located as much as possible.
Today, Villa La Selva produces approximately 40.000 bottles annually. Each bottle encapsulates the legacy of its historic past and the innovative spirit of its current owners, making Villa La Selva a symbol of enduring excellence in the heart of Chianti.
Today Villa La Selva, with 12 hectares of vineyard land, transitioned its wine production to organic practices in 2020 to reflect the family's commitment to environmental respect. This shift involved eliminating herbicides and using only natural pesticides. The grapes are hand-harvested and the vinification process is simple yet strictly controlled, using stainless steel to allow the grapes to fully express their character. The wine then ages in 500-liter barriques for 18 months, enhancing its texture.
The cellar houses a collection of vintage wines dating back to the 60s. The vineyard primarily cultivates Sangiovese, along with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia. Villa La Selva produces three single grape-variety wines to highlight the authenticity and unique characteristics of each grape. In total, they offer seven different labels, four single-variety wines, an international blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, a rosè , a white wine and a dessert wine, Vinsanto.
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