BRAND DESCRIPTION

San Felice

SAN FELICE is located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, a few kilometres from Siena, in the heart of Chianti Classico, and it is owned by Allianz since the late ’70s. Surrounding the tiny medieval hamlet and the winery complex are 140 hectares of vineyards, 80% planted with Sangiovese, a testimony to the commitment of San Felice to the production of Chianti Classico with a manifest bond to its local terroir, as shown by its ‘Il Grigio’ and ‘Poggio Rosso’ wines.

At the same time, San Felice has won recognition as a very innovative producer and committed researcher.

Eloquent examples are its historic wine Vigorello, the precursor to the Supertuscan wines, and Pugnitello, made from the ancient Tuscan grape of the same name, which San Felice re-discovered and experimented with over many years, in collaboration with the University of Florence.

San Felice Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

2016 VINTAGE
93 points, Wine Spectator
93 points, Vinous
91 points, Wine Enthusiast

2015 VINTAGE
95 points, Wine Spectator (June 2019)
“This is developing beautifully and beginning to mellow, with a nice contrast of sweet ripe cherry and plum fruit and wild herb and woodsy flavors…Shows excellent balance.” – BS

San Felice Vigorello Toscana

2016 VINTAGE
94 points, Vinous

2015 VINTAGE
93 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico ‘Gran Selezione’

2016 VINTAGE
96 points, JamesSuckling.com
95 points, Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Wine Spectator

2014 VINTAGE
92 points, Wine Spectator (October 2018)
“Racy acidity keeps this focused, with a finish evoking tobacco and tea.” – BS

San Felice Chianti Classico

2018 VINTAGE
Awarded TRE BICCHIERI by Gambero Rosso 2021
92 points, JamesSuckling.com
91 points, Wine Enthusiast

2016 VINTAGE
94 points, Wine Spectator (October 2018)
“Touches of earth, iron and tobacco add complexity. Shows fine harmony and length.” – BS
92 points, Wine Magazine (June 2019)
“This boasts enticing aromas of wild berry, pipe tobacco and violet. On the smooth, juicy palate, polished tannins lend lithe support to black cherry, crushed raspberry, truffle and a hint of baking spice. Drink through 2024. San Felice USA. Editors’ Choice.
—Kerin O’Keefe

San Felice Perolla Rosato

2017 VINTAGE
89 points, Wine Spectator (October 2018)
“Though rich, this rosé is dry and spicy. Peach, berry and watermelon fruit flavors mingle with a white pepper note as this finishes.” – BS

San Felice Chianti Classico Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione

2016 VINTAGE
93 points, Wine Spectator
93 points, Vinous
91 points, Wine Enthusiast

2013 VINTAGE
92 points, Wine Spectator (September 2017)
“Remains bright and focused, with sweet fruit playing off the dusty tannins on the long aftertaste.” – BS

San Felice Toscana Vigorello

2016 VINTAGE
94 points, Vinous

2013 VINTAGE
92 points, Wine Spectator (August 2017)
“An untamed expression of plum, black cherry, iron, underbrush and spice flavors, this red is powerful and dense.” – BS

San Felice Toscana Perolla

2015 VINTAGE
91 points, Wine Spectator (October 2018)
“Harmonious now, but should be even better in a year or two. Fine length. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese.” – BS