Wines Produced by the Counts Capponi since 1524
One of the ruling families of Florence prior to the Medici dynasty, the Copponi family has a long, continuous and colorful history in Tuscany. From the ancestor who stopped the French king from invading to the brother who invited Hannibal Lechter into the palace in Florence there are many stories to tell. But the main story has to do with the quality of wine produced on their estate in Greve, their love of the land and their tradition along the Via Chiantigiana. One of the few wineries still using cement casks along with French and Slovenian oak barriques.
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VILLA CALCINAIA |
TOSCANA Greve in Chianti |
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Comitale ‘08 Bianco |
90% Grechetto, 10% Vernaccia; a delicious wine from an accident!of nature |
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Chianti Classico ‘07 |
90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Merlot; classic in the very best sense, straight down the middle of the palate, screaming for tomatoes! |
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Chianti Classico ‘06 (375ml) |
24 bottles minimum |
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Chianti Classico Riserva ‘05 |
90% Sangiuovese, 5% Montepulciano, 5% Merlot |
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Casarsa IGT ‘05 |
100% Merlot, “Super Tuscan;” You never knew Merlot could be this good! (yes, it’s not Petrus!) |
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Piegaia Chianti Classico ‘06 |
Second label from younger vines; 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot – very smooth, softer on the palate – great value house wine |
Piegaia Chianti Classico Riserva '06 |
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Vin Santo ‘03 (375ml) |
There’s never enough, buy it when you can – just fabulous! |
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Olive Oil |
100% organic; estate grown, available in 500ml and 100 ml personal size |
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Wine Vinegar |
Made from 100% Villa Calcinaia Sangiovese – minimum 6 bottles; available in 500ml and 250ml sizes |