Wine Conti Serristori, Toscana Bianco IGT, 2023

White dry “La Vela” from Conti Serristori – it’s a nice, refreshing wine for every day. Serristori family for 4 generations, conducted experiments in the vineyards and cellars of the economy to finally get this light and fruity, with low alcohol wine from Trebbiano varieties. Drink originates in the vineyards located at an altitude of 300-350 m above sea level with a mixed soil type. From the slopes of beautiful views of the province of Florence and Siena. Yields are between achieving optimal grape maturity, carefully watching the balance of acidity and sweetness. Berries are soft pressed. Fermentation of the wort is carried out in neutral containers at a controlled temperature of about 15 C followed by the addition of yeast to increase the intensity of the varietal flavor. Then the wine is aged on the lees for a short time in stainless steel tanks. Storage capacity “La Vela” is 2-4 years.

Conti Serristori – the pride of the region, the winery is famous for the production of typical Tuscan wines by the time-tested local technologies. Its products are well respected because of the high level of quality, which have traditionally provided good care of the vineyards and winemaking techniques professional.

Conti Serristori name is descended from an ancient Florentine family, famous for its noble origins. Start of production of wine dates back to XV century, when Antonio Serristori, Senator of the Republic of Florence, married the heiress of Niccolo Machiavelli, received as a dowry farm with vineyards and olive groves, located in Sant’Andrea in Perkussina.

Today Conti Serristori is a part of GRUPPO ITALIANO VINI (“Group of Italian wines”) and owns 145 hectares of vineyards that stretch between themselves heart of the Chianti Classico area and the historic part of the town of San Gimignano. Chianti and other great Tuscan wines are vinified and aged in the cellar of the main economy, while Vernaccia is produced in the estate of San Gimignano.