San Felice
Chardonnay In Avane 2025
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Aging | Refining/maturation partly in stainless steel and partly in small oak casks. |
- Aromatic profile: Scents of citrus and white flowers with notes of broom and acacia.
- Palate balance: Well-balanced freshness and sapidity, with smoothness and a harmonious structure.
- Tuscan origin: San Felice vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Toscana IGT.
- Organic winemaking: Hand-harvested, maceration at 8 °C, ageing in steel and oak.
- Awards and pairings: 90 points from Suckling and Vinous; ideal with sushi and fish dishes.
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Chardonnay In Avane from San Felice is a white wine with a Typical Geographical Indication (IGT) that clearly expresses the character of Tuscany. On the nose, it reveals a persistent aromatic profile, with citrus and floral notes intertwined with hints of broom. On the palate, the Chardonnay shows a harmonious balance between freshness and savouriness, combined with a pleasant smoothness resulting from fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and oak barrels. Its structure makes it ideal for pairing with light starters, fish, and white meats.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the vineyards of San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of the Sienese countryside. The vines, grown using the spurred cordon system, grow on heterogeneous soils, benefiting from various microclimates that lend complexity to the bunches. Agricultural management is geared towards environmental sustainability, enhancing the local territory. The name derives from the Etruscan term Avenal, testifying to the deep bond between this ancient civilisation and the local agricultural vocation.
How it is produced
Production follows the principles of organic farming. The manual harvest takes place in the morning to preserve the fragrance of the grapes. In the cellar, after cold maceration, fermentation and maturation follow a dual path: one part of the wine rests in steel to maintain its acidity, while the other ages in oak barrels to provide roundness. This results in a perfect expressive synthesis.
History and interesting facts
The name In Avane originates from the ancient Etruscan term Avenal, a tribute to the historical roots of the San Felice estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga. This prestigious label embodies a vision of authentic and sustainable oenology, in which organic grapes are carefully hand-picked during the coolest hours to preserve their integrity. A result of the expertise of winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini, the wine reflects the pure expression of the Sienese terroir. The excellence of the 2023 vintage of this Toscana IGT is confirmed by the 90 points awarded by James Suckling and Vinous.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Leonardo Bellaccini
- Hectares: 188
Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and he treats each vine within the vineyard individually. Having identified five macro-areas Leonardo and his team has planted the grape varieties which thrive in the specific geography and soil. Read more
| Name | San Felice Chardonnay In Avane 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | San Felice |
| Story | History and interesting facts The name In Avane originates from the ancient Etruscan term Avenal, a tribute to the historical roots of the San Felice estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga. This prestigious label embodies a vision of authentic and sustainable oenology, in which organic grapes are carefully hand-picked during the coolest hours to preserve their integrity. A result of the expertise of winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini, the wine reflects the pure expression of the Sienese terroir. The excellence of the 2023 vintage of this Toscana IGT is confirmed by the 90 points awarded by James Suckling and Vinous. |
| Origin | San Felice Estate, Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | First week of September |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested; pre-fermentative maceration at 8 °C; fermentation partly in stainless steel and partly in small oak barrels |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes in the first week of September; pre-fermentation maceration at 8 °C; fermentation partly in stainless steel and partly in small oak barrels; maturation/ageing partly in stainless steel and partly in small oak barrels. |
| Aging | Refining/maturation partly in stainless steel and partly in small oak casks. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |