Sangervasio

Country of Origin: Italy, Tuscany

Location:
San Gervasio is located inside the wonderful frame of the Pisa Hills, 25 Km far from the Thyrrenian Sea, surrounded by the pristine landscape of the Tuscan countryside. The whole estate consists of 400 hectares, of which 22 have been grown with vineyards, between 160 and 200 meters above sea level. The Mediterranean climate, dry and well ventilated, and the proximity of the sea make San Gervasio the perfect place for the cultivation of quality grapes.

Territory and Vineyards:
The soil of Sangervasio is plyocenic, composed by fossil shells, sand and a good amount of clay. The abundance of minerals in the soil gives the wines their characteristic "salty" notes in the mouth. A good reserve of underground water, when brought up to the surface with appropriate tilling techniques, helps the wines overcome the summer droughts that often strike Tuscany, and allows a balanced and generous ripening of the grapes. Since 1994, 22 hectares of vineyards have been planted, mostly with Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and with a selection of white varieties (Chardonnay, Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc). The new vineyards have from 6,000 to 12,000 vines per hectare, the latter being found in two blocks grown with Sangiovese and Merlot. From 1996 the estate has applied the principles of organic farming, certified by Bioagricert, and more recently it has embraced the bio-dynamic approach to viticulture, in order to show even more respect for its unspoiled nature.

Other facts about Sangervasio's vineyard/wines:
· High density of plants per hectare (between 6,000 and 12,000 vines per hectare)
· Low yields per plant
· Organically grown
· Technology which respects nature
· Wise care of the land

Cellar:
Their philosophy in the cellar is the same as in the vineyards. The wine-making process is natural, without any chemical additives. Their wines are expression of the soil in which the grape is grown. There are no tricks or shortcuts… And that is how a truly fine wine is made!

Sangervasio’s cellars are located inside the historical buildings of the village, in perfect harmony with the farm and its surroundings. All the different parts that compose the cellar, Barriques room and Vin Santo room, have been maintained as they were and restructured in 1980. Technology respects architecture and tradition.

In San Gervasio they operate with:
· Manual choice of the best grapes
· Organically grown grape
· Natural fermentation without the use of added yeasts
· Technology and Tradition
· Generations of experience

Recinaio

750ml/Bottle

History: Dessert meditation wine based on local grape varieties.
Style: Warm, opulent.
How to describe it: Great structure, amber color, with complex aromas of nuts and dry fruit (almonds, figs) and sweet notes of honey and caramel. Rich and powerful taste.
How to enjoy it: It's the perfect end of the meal, a wine of very rich personality, that could be combined with dark chocolate or strong cheese to create contrast of flavours.
Service tips: 13-15°C. in Sherry glasses.

Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml/Bottle

History: The pure Cabernet is bottled by itself only in the best vintages, to exalt the exclusive qualities of this grape.
Style: Elegant and complex.
How to describe it: Great structure. Deep ruby red, with rich fruity aromas (blackberry and cassis), followed by toasty notes (cocoa and tobacco). Balanced and full taste.
How to enjoy it: This particular Tuscan Cabernet, with its complex salty notes, is perfect to be combined with strong tastes, experimenting a tasting full of satisfaction and discoveries.
Service tips: 18-20°C. In Bordeaux style tasting glasses.

I Renai

750ml/Bottle

History: It was born to exalt the character of the pure Merlot grown in the estate's high density vineyards. I Renai shows the richness and the exotic style of the Merlot grown in San Gervasio.
Style: Exotic and complex.
How to describe it: Great structure. Deep ruby red, with rich fruity aromas (blackberry and cherry), followed by toasty notes (cocoa and tobacco). Seducing taste, full and silky.
How to enjoy it: It's a wine to be consumed by those who are not afraid of engaging in a complex tasting, full of satisfaction and discoveries.
Service tips: 18-20°C. In Bordeaux style tasting glasses.

Organic Certification:
Organismo di controllo: Bioagricert
Italia - IT BAC 091793 T 000003
USA - US BAC 091793 T 000003

A Sirio

750ml/Bottle

History: Is the tradition wine produced by the winery and it's dedicated to the present owners' grandfather, Sirio Tommasini, who had wished to send a strong signal of the estate's qualitative growth, offering a wine made with the best grapes.
Style: Smooth and round.
How to describe it: Great Structure. Intense ruby red, with aromas of small wild red and black berries, followed by rich spicy notes. Full and well round taste, very persistent.
How to enjoy it: It's a wine that shows Sangiovese's typical versatility combined with food's flavors.
Service tips: 18-20°C. In Bordeaux style tasting glasses.

Organic Certification:
Organismo di controllo: Bioagricert
Italia - IT BAC 091793 T 000002
USA - US BAC 091793 T 000002

Sangervasio Rosso

750ml/Bottle

History: Sangervasio Rosso is obtained with the second choice grape, not selected for the top wines of the estate.
Style: Youthful and bright.
How to describe it: Medium structure. Bright ruby red, with floral aromas of violet and wild berries, with an inviting mineral taste.
How to enjoy it: Ideal for a daily consumption, together with meals, but without forgetting a rich mineral taste which gets to a perfect combination with meat dishes.
Service tips: 18-20°C. In Bordeaux style tasting glasses.

Organic Certification:
Organismo di controllo: Bioagricert
Italia - IT BAC 091793 T 000001
USA - US BAC 091793 T 000001

Chianti (D.O.C.G.)

750ml/Bottle

History: Chianti Docg was born from a new idea of their "terroir" through an organic viticulture. It's the typical Tuscan wine.
Style: Traditional but youthful.
How to describe it: Medium structure. Bright ruby red, with floral aromas of violet and wild berries. With an inviting mineral taste.
How to enjoy it: Ideal for a daily consumption, together with meals, both on and off premise. It reflects the peculiarities of the soil and the tradition of Tuscany.
Service tips: 18-20°C. In Bordeaux style tasting glasses.

Organic Certification:
Organismo di controllo: Bioagricert
Italia - IT BAC 091793 T 000004
USA - US BAC 091793 T 000004

Chardonnay

750ml/Bottle

History: It completes the estate's range with a 100% Chardonnay "cru", produced only in the best vintages to ensure wine's balance and complexity.
Style: Rich, mineral, long lived.
How to describe it: Great structure, intense straw yellow, with rich, penetrating aromas, exotic and spicy. The full, mineral taste reflects the marine nature of the soils from which the grapes come.
How to enjoy it: It's a wine which structure allows it to accompany all fish and white meat dishes with bold flavors.
Service tips: 12-14°C. In Chardonnay style tasting glasses

Organic Certification:
Organismo di controllo: Bioagricert
Italia - IT BAC 091793 T 000005
USA - US BAC 091793 T 000005

Sangervasio Bianco

750ml/Bottle

History: White wine based on the local grape Vermentino, to offer all the crisp and mineral feature given to the wine by the proximity of the Tyrrhenian sea.
Style: Mediterranean, crisp.
How to describe it: Good structure, intense straw yellow, with white fruit (apple) and tropical aromas (pineapple), followed by the Chardonnay sweet spicy note. Rich, mineral taste.
How to enjoy it: Ideal for a daily consumption. Great not only with fish, but also with tasty dishes with vegetable and white meat.
Service tips: 10-12°C. In Chardonnay style tasting glasses.

Organic Certification:
Bioagricert IT BAC 091793 T 000006
USA - US BAC 091793 T 000006