Abbadia Winery
World famous Terroir
Tuscany is home to some of the world’s most notable wine regions. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano just to name a few. These wines are primarily made with Sangiovese grapes, the most commonly grown grape variety in Tuscany, Romagna and even Puglia.
Super Tuscans
In the 1970s a new class of wines known as “Super Tuscans” emerged. These wines were produced outside the Italian wine classification system by introducing French Bordeaux grapes to Italy. Many of these Super Tuscans later became cult wines such as Sassicaia or Masseto. For many years, Super Tuscans hat to be marketed as “table wine” (Vino da Tavola) until finally a new Italian quality wine category was created in 1993: Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) into which they are classified until today.
Abbadia Winery
Abbadia is a boutique winery located in the Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG region, a few kilometers from medieval Montepulciano. Due to our specific soil quality, elevation and micro-climate it was clear that Bordeaux grapes Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon would find ideal conditions here. Our altitude of 300 to 400 m above sea level ensures these grapes ripen well without becoming too voluptuous, allowing them to develop an outstanding finesse.
The history of our wines begins in 1998 when our first 3 hectares of vineyards were planted. Today, Abbadia Winery cultivates a total 7.6 hectares of vineyards, mostly Merlot and Sangiovese, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and a few rows of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Production
In 2005 we were able to bottle our first wines from Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. In 2008 we produced a white wine from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for the first time. What began as an experiment proved to become a quality white wine. In the years to follow we were able to present new creations of Cuvees and pure wines (100% Sangiovese, 100% Merlot, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon).
Our production capacity is about 35.000 bottles per year divided between IGT Toscana Red, IGT Toscana White and Chianti DOCG.
Organic Principles
Our philosophy is to create high quality grapes while respecting our territory and taking great care of our vineyards. From the very beginning, organic certification has received highest priority: No herbicides or other chemical are used and the few treatments actually performed on the vines are exclusively copper- and sulphur-based. No harm to nature, animals and people is the overriding principle.
Make sure to taste our produce while staying. Should you wish to gain a more in-depth insight into wine making you can choose to join our Vendemmia between September and October where you will experience wine making first-hand.
Your Unique Tuscan Retreat
Abbadia Wine Relais is an unique Tuscan Hideaway that brings together our Love for unspoilt Nature, cultural Travel, culinary Delight and laid-back Accomodation. Located in Tuscany`s most scenic area you are set for a mind-blowing experience.
