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 Producer:
Fattoria
Vignavecchia
Region: Toscana
DOC(G):
Chianti
Classico
Toscana IGT
About the Producer:
Odoardo Beccari
left his family home in Tuscany to explore the world. This avid
scientist delved into zoology, botany, and numerous other fields
as he roamed the forests of Borneo and Celebes, traveled the Keren
region of Eritrea, traversed New Guinea, and scouted out many other
remote areas in an era when such voyages were rare. Having amassed
fascinating collections of exotic flora and fauna and discovered
the Amorphophallus titanum, a native Sumatran flower that can
grow to 12 feet tall and 15 feet wide, Odoardo returned to Tuscany
in 1876 to put his expertise to use on his own land. Still an ardent
collector, Beccari set aside the best vintages of his family’s
wines and set to work in the vineyards and cellar. The core of
his collection can be found today in Vignavecchia’s private
cellar, where the 1876 and 1931 bottles enjoy the most prominent
positions.
Fattoria Vignavecchia has belonged to the Beccari family since
1870, when they inherited it from the Minucci family, owners since
the 17th century. Vignavecchia's 19 hectares are located near Radda
in the Chianti area of Toscana, where its vineyards command
a breathtaking
panoramic
view and an advantageous south-southwest aspect. The current generation
of Beccaris decided in 1996 to reconstruct a historic villa that
sat among their vines, expanding the structure and adapting it
to provide ideal conditions for vinification. They continue to
honor their ancestor with their Chardonnay 'Titanum,' which is
named for the flower Odoardo discovered and has a picture of it
on the label.
Related Wines and Links: Antinori,
Ca' Marcanda, Castell'in
Villa, Castello
dei Rampolla, Cesani,
Cima, Col
d'Orcia, Felsina, Fontodi,
Fossi, Grattamacco,
Guado al Tasso, Le
Macchiole, Montevertine,
Ornellaia, Podere
Forte, Querciabella,
Sassicaia, Tua
Rita, Vignavecchia
(Beccari).
Featured Wine(s):
Fattoria
Vignavecchia Chianti Classico
Fattoria Vignavecchia Chianti Classico Riserva
Fattoria Vignavecchia Raddese
Fattoria Vignavecchia Canvalle
Fattoria Vignavecchia Titanum
Fattoria Vignavecchia Vin Santo
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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