The organic farm Torraccia di Chiusi, currently has 50 hectares of land, is built around the path nr. 1 of Via Francigena described by Sigeric Bishop in the 987 who passed by here on his pilgrimage to Rome. His village has developed over the centuries from a tower of the year 1000 (the Torraccia di Chiusi ), who exercised control over this ancient pilgrimage route. The property, of great historical interest and scenic, consist of the main house, the farmhouse converted in receptive structure (of 11 rooms) and agricultural outbuildings, all surrounded by a park of the nineteenth century, forests, pastures, vineyards and olive trees, all carefully cultivated with organic techniques. The grape varieties in the estate s area are ten, seven red grape, Sangiovese, Merlot, Barsaglina, Alicante Bouschet, Colorino, Ancellotta and Pinot Noir, three white grape, Verdicchio, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. All the grapes are vinified here and are harvested by hand and taken to the cellar by small boxes. Currently Torraccia di Chiusi has 6.5 hectares of vineyards, divided into three distinct fields: Chiusi, Vallisi and Renzano. Az. Agr. La Torraccia S.r.l. Torraccia di Chiusi 53037 San Gimignano (Siena) Italia - Tel. 0577-941972
RASNA PINOT NERO Dedicated to the first grape growers of this land the Etruscans Altitude: 250 mt a.s.l. Vine variety: Pinot Noir 100% % Harvest: in the first ten days of September Vinification: vinified in white in stainless steel vat temperature-controlled, light grape pressing and must clarification. Maturation: in stainless steel vat with finishing on fermentation s noble lees for 5 month around. 3 months. Alcohol: 13,00 % vol. Service: serve at 13-14 C. Gastronomy: recommended as aperitif, this wine goes with appetizers, risottos, seafood or white meat. Color: coppery with live reflections of red gold. Perfume: floral of yellow flowers and fruity of pineapple, papaya and mango, fresh sensations of citrus fruits in the background mixed with a slight balsamic note. Taste: very smooth and sweet with good structure and personality. Sweet floral and fruity sensations. Sweet aftertaste, long and persistent acidity in balance with the wine's structure.
RASNA VERDICCHIO Dedicated to the first grape growers of this land the Etruscans Altitude: 250 mt a.s.l. Vine variety: Verdicchio 100% Harvest: in the first ten days of October Vinification: vinified in stainless steel vat temperaturecontrolled after skins maceration, light grape pressing and must clarification. Maturation: in stainless steel vat with finishing on fermentation s noble lees for 5 month around. 3 months. Alcohol: 13,00 % vol. Service: serve at 13-14 C. Gastronomy: this wine goes well with fish dishes in general and in particular with appetizers, grilled fish or white meat. Colour: straw yellow with golden hues. Perfume:. fresh floral of white flowers and citrus fruit, mixed with hints of white peach, plum, passion fruit, orange peel and honey; intense minerals feelings blended with balsamic hints of sage. Taste: fresh, lively, sweet and soft, with floral sensations and intense sweet sensations of citrus. Aftertaste sweet and fresh, long and persistent, with acidity in perfect balance with the wine's structure. RASNA GEWURZTRAMINER Dedicated to the first grape growers of this land the Etruscans Altitude: 250 mt a.s.l. Vine variety: Gewurztraminer 100% Harvest: in the first ten days of September Vinification: vinified in stainless steel vat temperaturecontrolled after skins maceration, light grape pressing and must clarification. Maturation: in stainless steel vat with finishing on fermentation s noble lees for 5 month around. 3 months. Alcohol: 13,00 % vol. Service: serve at 10-12 C. Gastronomy: It goes well with appetizers in general, with cheeses, with fish dishes, especially with seafood, spicy and tasty dishes and with the foie gras. Colour: canary-yellow with golden reflections. Perfume: intense sweet muscat aroma, sensation of yellow flowers, rose yellow peach, apple, pink grapefruit and intense balsamic notes of boxwood. Taste: ample, soft, very sweet. Fruity sensations are mixed with a fresh sweetness, good tannic structure in perfect balance with the acidity. Aftertaste very sweet and soft, long and persistent.
CVER Dedicated to an Etruscan bronze buckle (VII sec. a. C.) found near the vineyard Altitude: from 250 to 280 mt a.s.l. Vine variety: Verdicchio 100% Harvest: in the second-third ten days of October Prefermentative operations: pellicular maceration at controlled temperature for about 24 hours; follows the elimination of the lees at low temperature. Vinification: in french oak barrels Maturation: in barriques sur lies in total for 8-9 months. 7 months. Alcohol: 13,50 % vol. Service: serve at 15-16 C. Gastronomy: this wine goes with first courses and main courses of fish. Colour: intense canary yellow with light green flashes. Perfume: very intense, complex, mineral, spicy and balsamic. Clear feelings of yellow flowers and flint, mixed with notes of eucalyptus, sage, passion fruit, honey and hints slightly of vanilla. Taste: entry with large volume and structure. Mineral and balsamic taste in evidence, with great power and personality. Long fruity aftertaste extremely persistent. RASNA ROSATO Dedicated to the first grape growers of this land the Etruscans Altitude: 250 mt a.s.l. Vine variety: Sangiovese 100% Harvest: in the first ten days of September Vinification: vinified in rosé in stainless steel vat temperature-controlled, light grape pressing and must clarification. Maturation:in stainless steel vat with finishing on fermentation s noble lees for 5 month around. 3 months. Alcohol: 13,00 % vol. Service: serve at 13-14 C. Gastronomy: recommended as aperitif, this wine goes with appetizers, first courses and risotto, flans fish or white meats dishes. Colour: raspberry brilliant rosé with intense pink reflection. Perfume: sweet, fresh, floral of white flowers, net sensations of eglantine, scents of fresh vegetables and balsamic mixed with sweet notes of white peach, cherry and raspberry. Taste: fresh, lively, with sweet tannins, velvety with good and elegant structure. Fresh aftertaste with a long, sweet and fruity persistent feeling.
NĔRO TOSCANA ROSSO Dedicated to a bronze coin of Nero Emperor (I sec. d.c.) found near the vineyard Altitude: da 250 a 280 mt a.s.l. e south-west Vine variety: Sangiovese 75%, Merlot 15%, Barsaglina 5%, Ancellotta 5% Harvest: last ten days of September first ten days of October Vinification: in stainless steel vat temperature-controlled Maturation: in stainless steel vat with finishing on fermentation s noble lees for 6 month around and after in 225 lt third wine oak barrels for 3-4 month.. 8 months. Alcohol: 14,00 % vol. Service: serve at 18-19 C. Gastronomy: it goes well with pasta dishes with meat, red meat, game and cheese mildly and very matured. Colour: Ruby red with purple hues. Perfume: sweet, fruity and floral, with balsamic fresh notes. Taste: good sweetness, smooth, with very intense fruity sensations. Aftertaste very long and persistent, pleasant. Acidity in good balance with the structure of the wine. IL GROSSO TOSCANA ROSSO Dedicated to a silver coin (Grosso Senese, XIII sec.) found near the vineyard Altitude: 300 mt a.s.l. e south-west Vine variety: Sangiovese 70%, Merlot 30% Harvest: first-second ten days of October Vinification in open-top oak barrels and stainless steel vat temperature-controlled. Maturation: in 225 lt oak barrels for 14 month.. 6 months. Alcohol: 13,50 % vol. Service: serve at 18-19 C. Gastronomy: it goes well with all meats and matured cheese. Colour: deep red, with light violet notes and reflections scarcely garnets. Perfume: elegant, complex, ample, sweet of red fruit, spicy, with hints of white pepper, black pepper and sweet notes of vanilla and cloves fused to intense minerals feelings. Taste: Intense, smooth, with good volume, very dynamic, sweet and fruity intense sensations, fine grained and very elegant tannin. Sweet, very long and persistent. Good acid balance.
TITO TOSCANA ROSSO Dedicated to a coin of Titus Flavius Vespasian (I sec. d.c) found near the vineyard Altitude: 295 mt a.s.l. Exposure: north-west Vine variety: Merlot 100% Harvest: in the last ten days of September Vinification: in open oak barrels Maturation: in 2.25 hl barriques for 14-15 months. 8 months. Alcohol: 14,00 % vol. Service: serve at 18-19 C. Gastronomy: it goes well with pasta dishes with meat, red meat, game and cheeses average or very seasoned. Colour: dark ruby red, intense, with bright violet hues. Perfume: sweet, intense, rich, fruity of fruit blacks (blackberries, blueberries), with mineral sensations of flint, notes of wild berries and spicy sensations of coffee, vanilla, black pepper and cloves. Taste: sweet and fruity. Large entrance, soft, velvety, large volume, with very fine tannins very soft and sweet. Aftertaste sweet, fruity, balsamic long and persistent. TURMS TOSCANA ROSSO Etruscan god Turms: the messenger of gods. Altitude: 295 mt a.s.l. Exposure: north-west Vine variety: Sangiovese 100% Harvest: in the last ten days of October Vinification: in open oak barrels Maturation: in 2.25 hl barriques for 16 months. 8 months. Alcohol: 14,00 % vol. Service: serve at 18-19 C. Gastronomy: it goes well with all red meats, game and cheeses and dried cured Colour: ruby red, with just a slight garnet reflection. Perfume: sweet, intense, complex, floral of violet mixed with fruity sensations of cherry and plum. Sensations of black pepper, white pepper and chocolate blended with minerals and balsamic hints in the background. Taste: Ample, sweet and fruity. Entrance with big volume, dynamic. Tannin with strong structure, medium-grained, sweet, soft and sturdy. Long aftertaste, fruity and spicy, very persistent.
OUR VINEYARDS Our vineyards are cultivated according to the principles of organic farming with tight integration between all farming techniques. Currently Torraccia di Chiusi has 6.5 ha of vineyards, divided into three distinct fields: Chiusi, Vallisi, Renzano. The grape varieties in our vineyards are ten, seven red grape: Sangiovese, Merlot, Barsaglina, Alicante Bouschet, Colorino, Ancellotta, and Pinot Noir, three white grape: Verdicchio, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer. Vallisi 2 hectares vineyard, east located from the center of the estate at 280 mt a.s.l., has a slope facing south. The vineyard consists of two varieties, both spurred cordon reared: 1.7 hectares of Sangiovese and 0.3 hectares of Colorino. The soil, loamy with alkaline reaction, slightly calcareous, rich in phosphorus and low in organic matter. Renzano 2.5 hectares vineyard, located south of the center of the estate at 295 mt a.s.l., has a double slope with north-east and south-west exposure. Chiusi 2 hectares vineyard north-east located from the estate at 250 mt a.s.l. altitude, has a slight slope facing north. The vineyard consists of four grape varieties grown in guyot: 1 hectares Verdicchio, 0.5 hectares Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer 0.25 hectares and 0.25 hectares Pinot Noir. The soil, sandy-loam with alkaline reaction, is rich in active limestone and organic matter. The vineyard consists of 5 varieties all spurred cordon reared: 225 m² Ancellotta, 625 m² Alicante Bouschet, 825 m² Barsaglina, 0.8 hectares Merlot and 1.52 hectares Sangiovese. The soil is sandy-loam, sub-alkaline reaction, it is quite rich in active limestone, phosphorus, and less rich in organic matter. Tastings and visits to the winery on request www.cantinetorracciadichiusi.it info@cantinetorracciadichiusi.it www.torracciadichiusi.it info@torracciadichiusi.it