Our wines
The philosophy of the wines of Torre a Cona is imprinted by our passion.
Each wine produced, from the selections of Sangiovese as the Merlot and Colorino or to the different versions of the Vin Santo, faithfully represents the specificity of a unique micro area in the Tuscan viticulture.
Crociferro
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Docg
Made from Sangiovese and Colorino grapes which slowly ripen due to the high position of the vineyards. The aging takes place for 30% in barrels for about 8 months, the rest is refined in stainless steel vats. The wine is ruby red, elegant nose with fresh notes and red fruits aromas, a typical sign of the well-preserved grapes. The flavor is well balanced, with an evident acidity that leads to a vibrant and pleasurable finish.
Badia a Corte
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva Docg
Exclusively produced with Sangiovese grapes from our vineyard Badia a Corte situated 360 m. above sea level. This wine ages in oak barrels for 24 months. The result is an elegant wine, of a deep ruby red color with a full fruity flavor as well as silky tannins distinguished by a final pleasant freshness.
Terre di Cino
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva Docg
Exclusively made from the finest Sangiovese grapes coming from the best parcels of our estate. Awarded “ Tre bicchieri” of Gambero Rosso for the vintage 2018, Terre di Cino is an elegant wine with a strong and complex character. Intense red ruby color with hints of leather , tobacco and spicy nuances which express themselves in a fine and sensorial balance. It is a bold wine with elegant tannins and a refreshing acidity. A precise style expressing a unique territory.
Casamaggio
Toscana Colorino Igt
From Colorino grapes, traditional fermentation in steel for 14/15 days with controlled temperature, it ages for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Its complex fragrance reveals blueberries and blackberries. Tannins are deep and evolving. A wine of great freshness and fruit.
Il Merlot
Toscana Merlot Igt
Obtained from 100% Merlot grapes from our Badiuzza and Chiusurli vineyards situated 330 m. above sea level. The careful selection of the grapes requires a manual harvest followed by vinification in steel after which it is aged in oak barrels for 65 % and tonneaux 35%. The color is very intense and presents aromas of small red fruits as well as slight hints of tar.
The flavor gives enveloping sensations and fullness with a final well balanced acidity.
Merlaia
Vin Santo of Chianti DOC
This wine is obtained from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes following the antique manual traditions. The selected grapes are left to dry for 4 months on the typical Tuscan matting followed by a long aging in the caratelli (small kegs) for at least five years. The wine has an amber yellow color, and its harmonious scent reveals hints of dried figs, candied fruit and honey. The fine balance between its acidity and sugar content gives it a harmonic and mellow flavor.
Fonti e Lecceta
Vin Santo of Chianti DOC Occhio di Pernice
Fonti e Lecceta 2011 is the first vintage of Occhio di Pernice in Torre a Cona. After the great results obtained from the Merlaia, Vin Santo produced with white grapes from which we had an outstanding harvest in 2011, the estate decided to integrate the selection of sweet wines with an exclusive excellence created from the selection of the best Sangiovese grapes. The name derives from the estate in which the grapes were left to dry and its label depicts the parade for the Rinuccini family, a prominent and historical Florentine family who built the Torre a Cona Villa on the Quona Castle in the 18th century.
Fontesanta
Toscana Rosato Igt
Produced mostly from Sangiovese grapes, the fermentation is in steel at a controlled temperature.
A brilliant pale pink , it presents a bouquet of rose petals with delicate fruity hints of pink grapefruit. A fragrant wine distinguished for its finesse.
Vermentino
Maremma Toscana Doc
Made from 100% Vermentino grapes. The position of the vineyards as well as the composition of the soil rich in limestone convey finesse to this wine.
The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature.
Straw yellow and golden highlights, it has fruity aromas with balanced and fragrant flavors.
Molino degli Innocenti
After some experimental harvests, which were followed by micro-vinifications useful to understand the reaction and potential of the particular parcel from which it derives and from which it takes its name, Molino degli Innocenti is finally released with the 2019 vintage.
Born as a destinated son, to remain unique. Because this is in his nature.
Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva
Toscano IGP “Colline di Firenze”
Vermouth
The original recipe from 1920 is the soul of this unique Vermouth, where the skilful mix of 33 herbs, and a careful selection of Torre a Cona’s Sangiovese cru enhance a range of extraordinary taste sensations.
