Fattoria di Bacchereto (Terre a Mano) - "Sassocarlo" Toscana Bianco IGT 2019 750ml (13% ABV)

if you love complex, one-of-a-kind orange wines, hurry - we only got 6 bottles of this!

Situated in Tuscany, on the picturesque hills of Carmignano between Florence and Pistoia, about 180 meters above sea level, lies Fattoria di Bacchereto.  It is owned by Rossella Bencini Tesi, who inherited the estate after her father & brother passed away in the 1990s.  Having no prior experience in the winemaking process, Tesi left management of the winery to other experts until she was introduced to biodynamic and organic techniques in 2000.  She then implemented these methods at the winery, and saw a dramatic change in the environment and resulting wine.  

Fattoria di Bacchereto is one of only 14 producers who make Carmigniano wine in the DOCG Carmigniano, the smallest appellation in Italy.  Not only is it the smallest, but it is also one of the oldest appellations worldwide, having been first registered in 1716. It is a hilly and heavily forested area.

sourced from 1.5ha estate parcel, 250m elevation, 35 year old vines, soil is marl/sandstone/limestone/slate, a percentage of late harvest/noble rot fruit is included (but it is fermented totally dry!) which adds richness and even more complexity. vegan friendly.

uber unique & delicious, deep and honeyed, woodsy, nutmeg, apricot, candied lemon, powerful, fuller bodied, long finish, gentle tannins, bone dry

region: Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy

varietal: 80% trebbiano, 20% malvasia del chianti

style: orange

farming/cellar: biodynamic/organic, hand harvested, ambient yeast, 4 days skin contact, fermented in cement, matured on lees in 350L Allier French Oak barrels for 12-18 months (malo occurred), minimal added so2

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