Tenuta di Sesta
History:
ORIGIN: The name "Sexta" was first mentioned in a document from 715. Between Puperziano, Bishop of Arezzo, and Adeodato, Bishop of Siena, a quarrel arose over the possession of various parish churches and monasteries in Siena. Seventy-two witnesses were heard by the tribunal, and the forty-first, the "clericus" Allertat, declared that the dominion of the Bishop of Arezzo extended to "Santa Maria ...". in Fundo Sexta. The boundaries of the "Tenuta Di Sesta" were the result of the continuous expansion of the Republic of Siena and the territorial suppression of the Abbey of S. Antimo in 1462 by Pope Pius II (Sienese Aeneas Silvio Piccolomini). During this period of Sienese expansion, Sesta became the property of the noble Tolomei family. The exact period of time when the family owned the estate is unknown. In 1850 the property passed to the brothers Felice and Giovanni Ciacci of Castelnuovo del Abate; who further expanded the estate by purchasing the adjoining property from the Grassi family, also in Montalcino. In 1966, when Brunello received DOC status, Giuseppe Ciacci, father of the current owner, Giovanni, produced the first bottles of Brunello from the cellars of Tenuta Di Sesta. At that time there were only twelve bottles, and for this reason Tenuta di Sesta is considered one of the historic wineries of Montalcino. Since 1995, after various divisions of property, the trademark "Tenuta Di Sesta" and the estate itself are now owned by Giovanni Ciacci. Tenuta di Sesta is a family business and the estate is located among the historic wineries of Montalcino with a winemaking process that follows a traditional style that has lasted for over forty years; on the other hand, the current owner Giovanni, who is supported by his son Andrea and daughter Francesca, has been implementing his modernization ideas in recent years.
Tenuta di Sesta - balance between tradition and innovation:
The first vintage of Brunello di Montalcino dates back to 1966 - this date highlights the winery's role among the historical producers of this prestigious red wine. On the one hand, we have an estate that is rightly located among the historic wineries of Montalcino with a winemaking tradition of more than forty years, and on the other hand, we have the current owner, who is implementing his modernization ideas and is now getting the first results. This extraordinary blend of tradition and innovation makes Tenuta Di Sesta a reality with the highest growth potential to be developed in the near future.
CURRENT PROJECT
NEW PLANS: The estate was taken over in 1995 and the Tenuta Di Sesta trademark has since been taken over by Giovanni Ciacci. In recent years, the current owner has made many changes that have led to a profound transformation of the winery in all its different sectors: new vineyards have been planted; starting from ten hectares, this has increased to thirty hectares, of which thirteen and a half are vineyards dedicated exclusively to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. In addition, the choice of clones was aimed at maintaining the best and historical clones of the estate. Currently, the estate has an experimental vineyard of two hectares to preserve the identity and history of the Sesta area. We have implemented sustainable methods in the production process, we have reduced the use of chemicals to a minimum; We have chosen an integrated approach to agriculture, using cultivation methods that are environmentally friendly and preserve the quality of the environment.
EARTH
Currently, the estate is spread over about 200 hectares; on 29 hectares - vineyards, of which 13.5 hectares. these are DOCG grapes for the production of Brunello from Montalcino. The remaining land is mainly used for growing olives (40 ha) and for sowing (45 ha). The main variety in the vineyards is Sangiovese Grosso (commonly known locally as "Brunello"), and Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino are produced from these vines. The vineyards of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Canaiolo produce grapes for the Super Tuscan red wine IGT. Since 1995, the renewal of the estate's vineyards has begun, which has resulted in the replanting of more than 10 hectares in accordance with the new quality criteria, with a density of 4500-5000 plants per hectare. In 1998, a choice of clones was made. The soil was formed as a result of the decomposition of the original rock forms; it is mainly marl and alberez. The soil is on average clayey, rich in limestone, intertwined with abundant tuflon patches that tend to be thin.
Ideal soil for Sangiovese: The soil consists of locally decomposed rocks, especially galestro and alberese. The land is clayey, rich in limestone, thickets and large dense areas, tending to be poor. The soil has characteristics that favor the natural deepening of the roots, and the water supply and exceptional drainage are ideal conditions for the production of high quality wines.
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History:
ORIGIN: The name "Sexta" was first mentioned in a document from 715. Between Puperziano, Bishop of Arezzo, and Adeodato, Bishop of Siena, a quarrel arose over the possession of various parish churches and monasteries in Siena. Seventy-two witnesses were heard by the tribunal, and the forty-first, the "clericus" Allertat, declared that the dominion of the Bishop of Arezzo extended to "Santa Maria ...". in Fundo Sexta. The boundaries of the "Tenuta Di Sesta" were the result of the continuous expansion of the Republic of Siena and the territorial suppression of the Abbey of S. Antimo in 1462 by Pope Pius II (Sienese Aeneas Silvio Piccolomini). During this period of Sienese expansion, Sesta became the property of the noble Tolomei family. The exact period of time when the family owned the estate is unknown. In 1850 the property passed to the brothers Felice and Giovanni Ciacci of Castelnuovo del Abate; who further expanded the estate by purchasing the adjoining property from the Grassi family, also in Montalcino. In 1966, when Brunello received DOC status, Giuseppe Ciacci, father of the current owner, Giovanni, produced the first bottles of Brunello from the cellars of Tenuta Di Sesta. At that time there were only twelve bottles, and for this reason Tenuta di Sesta is considered one of the historic wineries of Montalcino. Since 1995, after various divisions of property, the trademark "Tenuta Di Sesta" and the estate itself are now owned by Giovanni Ciacci. Tenuta di Sesta is a family business and the estate is located among the historic wineries of Montalcino with a winemaking process that follows a traditional style that has lasted for over forty years; on the other hand, the current owner Giovanni, who is supported by his son Andrea and daughter Francesca, has been implementing his modernization ideas in recent years.
Tenuta di Sesta - balance between tradition and innovation:
The first vintage of Brunello di Montalcino dates back to 1966 - this date highlights the winery's role among the historical producers of this prestigious red wine. On the one hand, we have an estate that is rightly located among the historic wineries of Montalcino with a winemaking tradition of more than forty years, and on the other hand, we have the current owner, who is implementing his modernization ideas and is now getting the first results. This extraordinary blend of tradition and innovation makes Tenuta Di Sesta a reality with the highest growth potential to be developed in the near future.
CURRENT PROJECT
NEW PLANS: The estate was taken over in 1995 and the Tenuta Di Sesta trademark has since been taken over by Giovanni Ciacci. In recent years, the current owner has made many changes that have led to a profound transformation of the winery in all its different sectors: new vineyards have been planted; starting from ten hectares, this has increased to thirty hectares, of which thirteen and a half are vineyards dedicated exclusively to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. In addition, the choice of clones was aimed at maintaining the best and historical clones of the estate. Currently, the estate has an experimental vineyard of two hectares to preserve the identity and history of the Sesta area. We have implemented sustainable methods in the production process, we have reduced the use of chemicals to a minimum; We have chosen an integrated approach to agriculture, using cultivation methods that are environmentally friendly and preserve the quality of the environment.
EARTH
Currently, the estate is spread over about 200 hectares; on 29 hectares - vineyards, of which 13.5 hectares. these are DOCG grapes for the production of Brunello from Montalcino. The remaining land is mainly used for growing olives (40 ha) and for sowing (45 ha). The main variety in the vineyards is Sangiovese Grosso (commonly known locally as "Brunello"), and Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino are produced from these vines. The vineyards of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Canaiolo produce grapes for the Super Tuscan red wine IGT. Since 1995, the renewal of the estate's vineyards has begun, which has resulted in the replanting of more than 10 hectares in accordance with the new quality criteria, with a density of 4500-5000 plants per hectare. In 1998, a choice of clones was made. The soil was formed as a result of the decomposition of the original rock forms; it is mainly marl and alberez. The soil is on average clayey, rich in limestone, intertwined with abundant tuflon patches that tend to be thin.
Ideal soil for Sangiovese: The soil consists of locally decomposed rocks, especially galestro and alberese. The land is clayey, rich in limestone, thickets and large dense areas, tending to be poor. The soil has characteristics that favor the natural deepening of the roots, and the water supply and exceptional drainage are ideal conditions for the production of high quality wines.
