COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Mammolo
PRODUCER
Fèlsina
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pagliaresi family history in Siena dates back to the 13th century. By the 1960s and 1970s, the Fattoria dei Pagliaresi was highly respected as a beacon of classic Chianti Classico, with its wines guided by the legendary Sangiovese specialist Giulio Gambelli. Following a decline and closure in the 1990s, the Poggiali family of Fèlsina purchased the property in 1995. Instead of planting international varieties, they spent two decades reviving the estate’s unique genetic massal selections, formally re-launching the brand to celebrate its historic, elegant style.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate was revived by Fèlsina after a 20-year project to restore its historic massal selections dating back to 1966.
Fact 02
Unlike Fèlsina's 100% Sangiovese wines, Pagliarese uses a classic blend with Canaiolo and Mammolo to soften the structure.
Fact 03
The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the southernmost commune of the Chianti Classico zone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sourced from the southwest-facing slopes of the Pagliarese estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the grapes are entirely hand-harvested. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 28–30°C, with 12 to 15 days of skin contact and automatic pump-overs to ensure balanced extraction. The wine is then matured in traditional, large Slavonian oak ovals (botti) for 10 to 12 months, followed by an additional 3 to 6 months of refining in the bottle before commercial release.
