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"The story of Villa Saletta spans centuries. The estate has been owned by just four families throughout its history, all notable in their own unique way. The Gambacorta family consolidated the lands around the estate in the 14th century, before it came under ownership to the Riccardi, a wealthy family from Florence and bankers to the famous and powerful house of Medici. The Riccardi transformed Villa Saletta into a true working estate throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was then passed onto the Castelli family. By the time the Hands family took ownership almost 20 years ago, the estate had almost entirely fallen to ruin but they saw the potential to reinstate the tradition of an agriculturally diverse, sympathetically managed and self-sufficient estate. Today we blend traditional Tuscan techniques and modern technology, but always grounded in the heritage of the estate. Winemaking was the first focus of the restoration, and huge investment has been made into renovating old vines and planting new plots according to a detailed understanding of the terroir. By blending traditional techniques and attitudes with the tools of modern agronomy, viticulture at Villa Saletta is now amongst some of the most advanced in Italy. The estate is also producing a range of phenomenal wines, some of which are archetypal examples of the Tuscan style, others which, by virtue of technique, are more reminiscent of the finest Bordeaux crus, but with an unmistakable Italian flair. Beyond wine we are determined to support biodiversity across the estate, therefore much of the landscape is given over to mixed agricultural use." - Villa Saletta
Reviews en tastings - The Wine Advocate LPB – 94+ POINTS ‘Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Home Field Vineyard gives up notes of black tea, scorched earth, raspberries and wild blueberries with fragrant wafts of lilacs and rose hips plus a suggestion of charcuterie. Medium-bodied, intensely fruited and tightly wound, the palate is taut, muscular and lively with bags of energy down to the long, perfumed finish.’ LPB 31-07-2018 James Suckling – 97 POINTS ‘This has impressive, fragrant complexity with an abundance of sweetly spiced red cherries end wild berries. Super expressive nose, The palate is seamlessly delivered with pristine red cherries and a smoothly layered texture that has been expertly crafted. Stunning Sonoma Coast pinot. Drink or hold.’ 22-11-2018 The Wine Advocate LPB – 94 POINTS ‘Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert struts a super savory nose of chargrilled meats, yeast extract, wood smoke and forest floor with a core of wild strawberries, raspberry tart and cranberries plus touches of dried Provence herbs and truffles. The medium-bodied palate reveals a chewy frame with seamless acid supporting a great core of expressive, earthy layers culmating in a long, mineral-laced finish.’ LPB 31-07-2018 James Suckling – 94 POINTS ‘Some earthy aromas with violet-like florals and an array of ripe, red and black cherries on the nose here. The palate has an effortless flow of smoothly ripe, spicy red cherries that roll out smoothly into the long, succulent finish. Drink or hold.’ 22-11-2018 [ Lees verder ]
Reviews en tastings - In de afgelopen jaren zijn de wijnen van Corte Aura een flink aantal keer in de prijzen gevallen. Franciacorta Brut DOCG - 2018 Bronze Medal – DWWA - 2017 1 Cuore – Merum - [ Lees verder ]
Wijn en product nieuws - Nieuwe wijnen in het assortiment! De nieuwe wijnen komen van het wijnhuis Cantina Sociale Colli Fiorentini, gesitueerd in de vallei van de rivier Virginio wat al eeuwen gekoppeld is met wijngaarden en olijfbomen. Het wijnhuis is ontstaan in 1972 genaamd Cantina Sociale Colline en in 1993 zijn se samen gaan werken met Colli Fiorentini of Montespertoli. Op de dag van vandaag, na 40 jaar, zijn er meer dan 850 producenten die voornamelijk in het hart van Chianti wijnen en olijfolie produceren of door verkopen aan grotere producenten. Met veel toewijding, passie en bekwaamheid worden deze wijnen gemaakt door de wijnmakers. De wijnen die Cantina Sociale maken zijn voornamelijk van de lokale en enkele internationale druivensoorten: Sangivese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia, Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay en Pinot Grigio. [ Lees verder ]
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