Agricola San Felice [a-gree-cola san fuh lee chay]
 Agricola San Felice takes its name from
a church on the property that is found in records as far
back as 714 and which was named in turn for a local early
Christian saint. The Grisaldi Del Taja family, owners of
this land for several centuries, began producing wine here
and were among the founding members of the consortium of
Chianti Classico. In 1968 the estate was passed to the late
Enzo Morganti, and the estate expanded its reach in 1984
by purchasing the critically acclaimed Campogiovanni vineyard
in Montalcino, where they now produce excellent Brunellos.
Enzo Morganti, like the great Sergio Manetti
of Montevertine, was a pure Sangiovesist and was responsible
for much of the Sangiovese we drink today. After spending
two decades experimenting with clones of Sangiovese at Tenuta
di Lilliano, this Tuscan wine pioneer took control of the
famous Agricola San Felice Chianti Classico estate in 1967
and helped turn it into a national treasure that now includes
a 750-hectare resort village, 180 hectares of vineyards,
and a site dedicated to experimental viticulture and genetic
improvement of Sangiovese, as well as overseeing the development
of Campogiovanni. The perfection of Sangiovese continues
here today in the capable hands of Leonardo Bellaccini,
who keeps the Morganti spirit burning.
The San Felice vineyards lie in the gently
rolling hills of the Castelnuovo Berardenga area of Chianti
Classico, where the vines benefit from two distinct soils:
calcareous clay, which produces long-aging reds with excellent
structure, and a combination of sand and lime that gives
younger wines, both red and white. In addition to indigenous
varietals like Toscana’s classic Sangiovese, San Felice
has plantings of international varieties such as Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.
The terroir of Campogiovanni, including
its sandy, mineral-rich argillous soil, allows Sangiovese
vines to grow slowly and steadily, therefore producing unusually
complete, balanced grapes.
Wines:
Brunello
di Montalcino 'Campogiovanni'
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 'Il Quercione'
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico Riserva 'Il Grigio'
Chianti Classico Riserva 'Poggio Rosso'
Vigorello
Ancherona
Belcaro
Bianco
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Vin Santo Val d'Arbia 'In Pincis
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Region:
Toscana
DOC(G)s:
Brunello di Montalcino
Chianti Classico
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Vin Santo Val d'Arbia
Toscana IGT
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