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TENUTE PICCINI. PICCINI’S HISTORY. Born from a small family enterprise of only 7 ha to begin, but guided only by passion for winemaking transmitted from the generation to generation since 1882 until today.
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PICCINI’S HISTORY • Born from a small family enterprise of only 7 ha to begin, but guided only by passion for winemaking transmitted from the generation to generation since 1882 until today. • Piccini has been a leader of change and innovation in Tuscany , always following closely and almost religiously the words of the first Piccini family member that started this extraordinary wine story that lasts for over 126 years. • Today, Tenute Piccini has four separate estates in its portfolio and ranks as one of the most recognized brands of Tuscan wine in the world.
PICCINI ESTATE • Located in Castellina in Chianti, one of the 8 cities of Chianti Area, Tenute Piccini, or simply Piccini, is the very beginning of Piccini Family saga. • The estate, developed from only 7 ha in 1882, is now main headquarter of Piccini Group, managing 400 ha of vineyards situated in the main wine areas of Tuscany, with a special focus on Chianti and Chianti Classico. • Piccini wines represent the core expression the family’s commitment to uphold tradition started by Angiolo Piccini more than 125 years ago. • Intimately connected with the vineyards they come from, the Piccini wines put an emphasis on enjoyment, marking the modern approach to traditional winemaking. The entire Piccini range represent the modern face of Tuscany in the world.
PICCINI ORVIETO CLASSICO DOC • Grapes: 80% Grechetto,20% Procanico • Alcohol content: 12% Vol. • Current vintage: 2008 • Denomination: DOC • Tasting Notes: Orvieto DOC Piccini is straw yellow in color has a pleasant, delicate perfume, and a dry flavor with a slightly bitter fine and delicate aftertaste. • Awards: IWSC 2008 – BRONZE MEDAL • Wholesale Price: $24.50 • Retail Price: $28.50
PICCINI FRASCATI SUPERIORE DOC • Grapes: 70% Malvasia Bianca di Candia 20% Malvasia del Lazio, 10% Trebbiano • Alcohol content: 12% Vol. • Denomination: DOC • Vintage : Current vintage 2008 • This is one of the best known wines of the «Castelli», produced along the volcanic hills and lands of Frascati and other commons within province of Rome • Tasting Notes: Frascati Superiore «Solepapa» is a deep straw yellow in colour with a typical and fresh delicate aroma with floral notes; it has a smooth, fine and velvety palate and a fruity finish. • Wholesale price: $24.50 • Retail price: $28.50
PICCINI CHIANTI PICCINIDOCG • Grapes: 95% SANGIOVESE 5% CILIEGIOLO • Alcohol content: 12.5% Vol • Current Vintage: 2008 • Denomination: DOCG • Tasting Notes: CHIANTI PICCINI ARANCIO, which is defined by the great success of its unmistakable label, is a deep, ruby red with an intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. It’s a well-structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit. • Awards: WINE ENTHUSIAST – TOP 100 BEST BUY • Wholesale price: $28.00 • Retail price: $32.50
PICCINI CHIANTI PICCINIDOCG • Grapes: 95% SANGIOVESE 5% CILIEGIOLO • Alcohol content: 12.5% Vol • Current Vintage: 2008 • Denomination: DOCG • Tasting Notes: CHIANTI PICCINI ARANCIO, which is defined by the great success of its unmistakable label, is a deep, ruby red with an intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. It’s a well-structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit. • Awards: WINE ENTHUSIAST – TOP 100 BEST BUY • Wholesale price: $37.00 • Retail price: $43.00
PICCINI CHIANTI RISERVADOCG • Grapes: Sangiovese 100% • Alcohol content: 13% Vol • Current Vintage: 2006 • Denomination: DOCG • Tasting Notes: The colour of Chianti Riserva Piccini is an intense, ruby red with hints of garnet. Its perfume is both persistent and ethereal with distinct notes of spicy. In the mouth it is well-structured, soft, smooth and elegant. • Awards: DECANTER 2009 – SILVER MEDAL FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN UK AS “ONE OF THE TOP 36 ITALIAN WINES” • Wholesale price: $31.50 • Retail price: $36.50
PICCINI SELEZIONE OROCHIANTI RISERVA DOCG • Grapes: 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet • Alcohol content: 13,5 % Vol. • Denomination: DOCG • Tasting Notes: Piccini Chianti Riserva “Selezione Oro” has a lively garnish red colour verging vibrant crimson with ageing. Of intense and persistent fruity bouquet, flavour develops sinuously, subtle notes of vanilla and a dash of spice coming trough in the end. Warm palate with soft tannins, “Selezione Oro” reveals himself in velvety shades, rich in structure, with a long aftertaste. It is a wine of profound complexity, harmonious and elegant. • Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST NOV 2007 – 88 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR OCT 2008 – 85 POINTS • Wholesale price: $41.50 • Retail price: $48.00