Altadonna, under the authoritative guidance of Stefano Chioccioli and the passionate professionalism of his son Niccolò, has created a line of single varietal wines, the Collezione, as well as a line of very prestigious DOCG wines. From the north to the south of Italy, Altadonna wines respect the distinctive character of each type of grape and the specific diversities of each region.
3. THE IGT WINES
SANGIOVESE
TOSCANA IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
Bright, ruby red, ripe aromas of dark Wine type Toscana Indicazione Geografica
Tipica
cherry, Mediterranean herbs, notes of Variety Sangiovese 100%
violet and tar. Firm and vigorous, rich Serving suggestion Pasta with traditional ragu, grilled
meats, sausage, pork loin, mature
fruit and spice with its classic cheeses.
refreshing acidity. This wine has Wine making process Traditional fermentation on the skin
impeccable style both in structure and in cement tank for 21 days. Micro-
oxygenation before malolattic
polished tannins. It is one of the most fermentation. Elevage in still tank
delicious food wines of Italy. for 10-12 months.
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4. THE IGT WINES
VERMENTINO
TOSCANA IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
Straw yellow in color with delicate Wine type Toscana Indicazione Geografica
Tipica
greenish hues, ripe fruit, a clean Variety Vermentino 100%
mineral nose with peppered citrus and Serving suggestion Pasta with pesto, seafood, lobster,
sea bass, chicken, cauliflower, goat
pear. Green apple, lime, refreshing cheese.
acidity and richness mark the Wine making process Harvesting in boxes, destemming,
personality of this wine. Excellent cooling the grapes to 8 degrees
Celsius, soft pressing, cold
intensity gives it additional dimension clarification of the must, decanting
and personality. and start the fermentation.
Fermentation at 18 degrees for
about 20 days, decanting and
elevation on the yeast for 3
months.
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5. THE IGT WINES
SYRAH
SICILIA IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
Dark, lush, inky deep red in color with Wine type Sicilia Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Variety Syrah 100%
warm ripe fruits of blackberry, dark Serving suggestion Steak, venison, lamb chops,
fruits, blueberry, spice and earth. This turkey, hamburgers, BBQ Ribs,
spicy pizza, pasta with rich sauces.
complex elegant red is rich and full- Wine making process Traditional fermentation on the skin
bodied with a long, generous finish. in cement tank for 21 days. Micro-
oxygenation before malolattic
fermentation. Elevage in still tank
for 10-12 months.
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6. THE IGT WINES
GRILLO
SICILIA IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
A fully aromatic white with lush notes Wine type Sicilia Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Variety Grillo 100%
of apricot, stone fruits, crisp lemons, Serving suggestion Grillo is a refreshing companion to
incense and Mediterranean herbs. Its summer appetizers, salads, grilled
seafood, shellfish, sushi & sashimi.
refreshing crispness seems almost Wine making process Harvesting in boxes, destemming,
salty reflecting the nearby seaside. cooling the grapes to 8 degrees
It is not afraid of the Sicilian sun and Celsius, soft pressing, cold
clarification of the must, decanting
withstands the warm ‘sirocco’ winds. and start the fermentation.
Fragrant, ripe fruit and body are Fermentation at 18 degrees for
reminiscent of its birthplace where this about 20 days, decanting and
elevation on the yeast for 3
grape has been cultivated for months.
millennia.
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7. THE IGT WINES
NERO D'AVOLA
SICILIA IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
Deep ruby red with brilliant purple Wine type Sicilia Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Variety Nero D’Avola 100%
hues in color, this rich wine is filled Serving suggestion Grilled lamb, beef, grilled
with ripe cherries and plums together vegetables, medium mature
cheeses.
with spicy and earthy notes. Lush and Wine making process Traditional fermentation on the skin
smooth it offers a full mouth feel with in cement tank for 21 days. Micro-
a sustained lengthy finish. oxygenation before malolattic
fermentation. Elevage in still tank
for 10-12 months.
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8. THE IGT WINES
PINOT GRIGIO
DELLE VENEZIE IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
Pale yellow in color, creamy textured Wine type Delle Venezie Indicazione
Geografica Tipica
and crisp with abundant white peaches Variety Pinot Grigio 100%
and ripe grapefruits. Refreshing crisp Serving suggestion Seafood, shellfish, light pastas,
salads, vegetables and appetizers.
acidity, vibrancy and mineral notes Wine making process Harvesting in boxes, destemming,
balance its ample body and texture. cooling the grapes to 8 degrees
The sweetness of the fruit confirms Celsius, soft pressing, cold
clarification of the must, decanting
the ripeness of the grapes and the and start the fermentation.
precision of its fermentation. Fermentation at 18 degrees for
about 20 days, decanting and
elevation on the yeast for 3
months.
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9. THE IGT WINES
PINOT NERO
PROVINCIA DI PAVIA IGT TECHNICAL SHEET
This delicate silky wine offers an Wine type Provincia di Pavia Indicazione
Geografica Tipica
abundance of ripe raspberries, plums Variety Pinot Nero 100%
and strawberries, mineral notes, Serving suggestion Light meats, duck, roasted chicken,
veal, pork, roast beef, grilled
caramel, herbs and balsamic notes. salmon, wild mushrooms, truffles,
Supple on the palate its elegance and ‘risotto’, sweet vegetables, autumn
breed balance finesse and volume. Its fruits, mature cheeses.
Wine making process Traditional fermentation on the skin
classic ripe fruit and acidity give it in cement tank for 21 days. Micro-
beautiful length and a silky elegant oxygenation before malolattic
finish. fermentation. Elevage in still tank
for 10-12 months.
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11. THE DOCG WINES
CHIANTI
DOCG TECHNICAL SHEET
Intense ruby red, ripe aromas of red Wine type Denominazione di Origine
Controllata e Garantita
and black berry, dark cherry, notes of Variety Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 10%,
violet and fresh and sweet spices. Full Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Serving suggestion Pasta with traditional ragu, grilled
body and vigorous, rich fruit and spice meats, sausage, pork loin, mature
with its classic refreshing acidity. This cheeses.
wine has impeccable style both in Wine making process Traditional fermentation on the skin
in cement tank for 21 days. Micro-
structure and polished tannins. It is oxygenation before malolattic
one of the most delicious food wines of fermentation. Elevage in french
Italy. barrique 2-3 years old for 10-12
months.
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12. THE DOCG WINES
CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE
PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG TECHNICAL SHEET
Quite distinctive. Subtle steely, almost Wine type Denominazione di Origine
Controllata e Garantita
salty minerality. A little touch of yeast, Variety Prosecco 100%
with sherbet lemon, apple and white Serving suggestion Seafood, shellfish, light pastas,
salads, vegetables and appetizers.
peach. A touch of herbs and vegetal Wine making process Harvesting in boxes, destemming,
aromatics. The palate has good fruit cooling the grapes to 8 degrees
with a nice brightness and freshness. Celsius, soft pressing, cold
clarification of the must, decanting
This has sweetness and is a real and start the fermentation.
crowd-pleaser, and also very good Fermentation at 18 degrees for
quality. A fine, delicate and persisting about 20 days, decanting and
elevation on the yeast for 3
perlage gives to the wine a beautiful months. Second fermentation in
refreshing elegance. autoclave with long Charmat
metod, with temperature control at
12°C for 60 days.
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14. EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
OLIO EXTRA VERGINE
DI OLIVA TECHNICAL SHEET
The extra virgin olive oil Altadonna Oil type Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Variety Pendolino, Frantoio, Leccino and
originates from a passion for authentic Moraiolo
flavors and a deep respect for our local Serving suggestion Its strong but harmonious
character makes it ideally suited to
traditions. These qualities determine both traditional and modern
the production process, whose cusines.
essential components are the careful Characteristics Its flavor is well-balanced, and
almond, together with a touch of
selection of the very best olives, hand- bitterness and spiciness typical of
picked at optimal ripeness, and the Tuscan oil.
choice of an olive press of the highest
quality at which to mechanically press Altadonna has chosen to package this superb olive oil in two formats:
0.50-liter bottle > An elegant and beautiful bottle packaged in its individual
the olives within 24 hours of picking. case, conceived for the dinner table, and to be appreciated not just for its
valuable contents.
The oil is produced from a blend of 0.10-liter metal container > A perhaps slightly old-fashioned packaging, but
different varieties of olives and the innovative as well inthat it allows the consumer to always have on hand (even
on the airplane) the typical flavor of Tuscany.
result is a superior quality extra virgin
olive oil.
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