Villa Sant'Anna 2023 Chianti Colli Senesi

This beautiful estate in the village of Abbadia di Montepulciano in the hills of southern Tuscany is owned and operated by Simona Ruggeri and her two daughters, Anna and Margharita. The activities of this azienda are predominantly devoted to the production of fruits and vegetables. Approximately 10 hectares of prime hillside land is set aside for the cultivation of the finest Tuscan grape varietals. 

From vineyards with a southwestern exposure situated at about 1,000 feet above sea level. The average age of these vines is now approximately 35 years. The grapes for the Chianti Colli Senesi are macerated for 15 days in cement, then aged in mid-sized barrels for 8 months to a year prior to bottling. The wine is then released after an additional 3 to 6 months of bottle age.