The vineyards of La Macinaia
Our vineyards at La Macinaia are planted in 2004 with a density of 5000 to 6000 vines per hectare. The vineyards are south/south-east exposed at an altitude of 430 and and 480m above sea level. The steep vineyards with an inclination of 18° allow an excellent temperature range in autumn for the ripening of the grapes and the balance of acidity and tannins. The rocky soil composition of alberese (calcareous marlstone) and galestro (schist) with a good part of clay, gives the exceptional resource of minerals for fine tannins and flavours to our grapes.
The vineyard in Radda in Chianti (430m above sea level) is exposed south/south-west and contains plenty of alberese stone and an important quantity of clay which makes this soil a perfect mix between good water retainment and drainage.
In 2021 we started planting another vineyard in Rosennano (Castelnuovo Berardenga) close to our winery at an altitude of 550m on a plateau, facing different exposures. The soil here has a sandy structure in the surface with excellent organic substance and rich structures of galestro.
Once the new vineyard is fully planted, La Macinaia will have 10ha of prime class vineyards.
The cellar
The 600 m2 new cellar is built inside the hill allowing for natural cooling. The rock gives into the cellar resulting in commensurate humidity. The temperature and the evolution of our wines are computer controlled, by that giving invaluable information to Markus, our experienced winemaker.
Yield
Depending on their ripeness harvest starts the first week of October. A maximum of 5000 bottles per hectare are produced.
The Grapes
We use only the finest, biologically/organically grown and certified handpicked Sangiovese grapes. After handpicking them at the height of their ripeness, the grapes are placed on a moving selection table, where they are softly destemmed and selected. Then they are just lightly crushed and pumped into stainless steel tanks. The alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously through the natural yeasts derived from the grapes, without adding selected yeasts. During the fermentation process, the skins of the grapes are over-pumped twice a day with the juice to have a very soft extraction of tannins, flavor and color. The fermentation takes about 10 to 12 days at a maximum of 26°C. After that we continue to keep the must in contact with the skins to have a further maceration until 20 to 30 days, depending on the vintage. During the whole maceration the must makes two to three délestages (sheddings). Thereafter, the wine gets separated from the skins and the malolactic fermentation starts after which the wine, depending on the particular type, stays in oak tonneaux for 12 or 24 months or is transferred to the concrete tanks.
Markus Edler von der Planitz
Born (1972) in Northern Germany nearby Hamburg I finished my studies as a surveyor in the early nineties, which obviously has nothing to do with the world of wine making. In fact, I arrived in Tuscany in 1999 to try myself in wine making in the Chianti Classico region, this after travelling and discovering a few countries on the southern hemisphere. I found myself in the right moment at the right place -wine making was my vocation!
After I worked for a few wineries like Montevertine and Castello di Ama I started to work for Castello dei Rampolla during the harvest 2000 where I took over the responsibility of the cellar for the next fifteen years. My mentor there was Giacomo Tachis who is one of the most famous and outstanding enologists of Italy and in a certain way I was blessed by him, as I was just a young man who arrived in Italy with no experiences in winemaking, not even coming from a grape-growing region. Nowadays I continue my work as a wine consultant in the Chianti area, with the main focus on taking care of the winery La Macinaia di San Vincenti.
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La Macinaia is carefully combining the rich traditions of the Chianti Region with a dynamic, progressive state of the art approach to biological / organic wine making. La Macinaia brings to life Chianti Classico bursting with character, zesty and full of elegance – the ultimate expression of its Tuscan terroir.
Start your journey of La Macinaia Wines with our Rosso Toscano, a zesty wine fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 12 months in concrete tanks which allow for micro exchange of oxygen.
Continue with our DOCG Chianti Classico Gallo Nero La Macinaia, full of elegance and flavour, matured for 12 months in French and Slovenian oak tonneaux of 500 liters.
You won’t be able to resist the DOCG Chianti Classico Gallo Nero Riserva La Macinaia, our top wine matured for at least 24 months in French oak botte – barrels – of 1.500 l and made of the best grapes of our vineyards, a unique combination of profound elegance and character.
But don’t forget our magnificent Rosato Toscano, made of Sangiovese grapes pressed within 8 hours of their handpicking and fermented at a 13 °C, a very cool temperature degrees, adding to its freshness. After fermentation we put it outside the cantina, at close to 0° C, for stabilizing the wine and its tannins. A unique experience in summer and all year with salads and seafood.
And last but not least, the two latest additions to the family: Taglio, a blend of 50% San Giovese and 50% Merlot combining the best of Tuscany and Bordeaux, and l’Anima di San Vincenti, the soul of Tuscany in its purest form.
Chianti Classico DOCG 2017
Ruby red pure Sangiovese. Beautiful bouquet of strawberry, cherry and violet with an accent of black pepper. Typical fresh acidity supports fine and balanced tannins on the palate. Crispy early summer fruits like red currant and cherry are integrated in a smooth finish.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2026.
Chianti Classico DOCG 2018
100% Sangiovese. Pale ruby red coloured with a floral bouquet of violets, strawberries, dried field herbs and slight leather. Medium bodied tannins with elegant cherry and redcurrant underlined with fresh acidity. Long finish with herbal aromas.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2028.
Chianti Classico DOCG 2019
Medium garnet red pure Sangiovese. An expressive bouquet of strawberry, black cherry and roses is followed by sweet velvet tannins, balanced with crispy acidity. Beautiful texture on the palate with a hint of black pepper.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2030.
Chianti Classico DOCG 2020
Pure Sangiovese. Pale ruby red with distinctive aromas of violet, cherry and fresh cut grass. Young fresh tannins are accompanied by flavours of plum, cherry and fresh herbs.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2030.
Carefully combining a rich tradition with a progressive state of the art approach to biological wine making..
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015
An inky ruby red Sangiovese with a little Merlot. Aromas of ripe Plum, blackberries and a bit of leather. Rich and elegant fruity tannins are accompanied by a round structure, a well-integrated acidity and a long finish.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2030.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016
Crafted from the best Sangiovese grapes from a particular old vineyard with a little adding of Merlot. Crimson red coloured, with a bouquet of plum and blackberry, layered with leather and tobacco. Dark fruit with rich and elegant, well-balanced tannins on the palate.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2031.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2017
A dark ruby red Sangiovese with a fine touch of Merlot. Delicate fragrances of blackberry, black currant and vanilla, layered with tobacco are followed by intense fruit and an elegant, velvety lasting finish.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2032.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018
100% Sangiovese with a ruby red colour. A pronounced bouquet of ripe cherry, plum and violet. Some hint of vanilla and origan. The velvety structure on the palate is layered in blackberry, plum, chocolate and rhubarb. 50 second finish.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2035.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019
Brilliant ruby red pure Sangiovese. Intense bouquet of blackberry, chocolate, dates and blackcurrant with a veil of vanilla. Smooth and fine tannins with balanced acidity. Vivid flavours of plum and caramel are leading to a persistent elegant finish.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2038.
The ultimate expression of its Tuscan terroir..
A wine created with Sangiovese and Merlot. Ruby red coloured with a bouquet of black cherry, violet and hay. Balanced on the palate with light fruity and herbal tannins that gives this wine its fabulous drinkability.
Drinking window: from vintage until 10 years later.
A unique combination of zest and elegance..
Our Rosato is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, hand-picked and selected manually from our vineyards which are surrounding our cellar and pressed directly to obtain a light coloured (salmon pink), fresh wine. Naturally fermented without adding selected yeast in stainless steel tank at controlled low temperature, to maintain the flavours. With a bouquet of grapefruit and cherry, a flavour of fruity strawberry and a fresh bite of acidity, it’s an excellent Rosato to enjoy in summer.
IGT Rosato 2021
Directly pressed 100% Sangiovese. Onion skin coloured with light reflects of copper. Delicate aromas of cherry, apricot, dried oranges and a touch of hazel. Gentle tannins such as peach, raspberry and cherry are supported by balanced acidity.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2024.
IGT Rosato 2022
A pale salmon pink 100% Sangiovese. Directly pressed within 1 hour of grape picking. Beautiful fruit forward bouquet of wild strawberries, cherry and peach. The crunchy acidity underlines the delicate texture, flavours of grapefruit and honeydew melon and a subtle minerality.
Drinking window: from vintage until 2025.
Presently sold out. The 2023 vintage will be bottled in March.
Not your everyday rosato..
Il Taglio de’La Macinaia 2019 IGT Toscana
A blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot. Elegant bouquet of blackberry, ripe plum, green pepper and a little vanilla. The velvet texture balanced with spicy acidity combines black cherry, plum and blackcurrant to finish gently with a hint of nutmeg.
New release in September 2023 with a drinking window until 2032.
Highlighting century old Italian and French traditions..
L’Anima di San Vincenti 2021 IGT Toscana Natural wine
Ruby red pure Sangiovese. Whole bunch fermented. Handpicked and foot crushed in 500 litres bins. No added sulphites. Simply from grapes to wine. Aged for 12 months in old French oak 500 litres Tonneau. Distinctive fresh bouquet of cherry, strawberry and fresh herbs with a hint of camphor. Crispy tannins combined with typical Sangiovese acidity are pleasure until the spicy finish. Pure.
Drinking window: from vintage until it’s finished.
Tuscany immacolata..
