San Felice: 465 Acres of Vines Between Chianti and the Crete Senesi

Between the Chianti hills and the landscape of the Crete Senesi lies the San Felice estate, home to 465 acres of vineyards and 15,000 olive trees.

The estate

The vineyards of San Felice have a history as rich and bountiful as their land, dating back to Etruscan times. The estate became what it is today in the late 1970s, when Allianz Group purchased it and committed to developing the farm into an avant-garde winery.

The Tuscan climate

The vineyards sit on sandy silty soils in a typical Mediterranean climate: mild winters and hot, dry summers with sea breezes. The winery runs an extensive vineyard replanting program aimed at maximizing the value of its Sangiovese grapes. The commitment and passion of the people who tend the land and make it bear fruit keep the tradition of winemaking alive.

A history of looking forward

San Felice is an iconic winery in Chianti Classico with a strong commitment to research and experimentation. Since the 1960s, it has been on a journey of innovation, developing exceptional wines such as Vigorello, its first Super Tuscan, and Poggio Rosso Riserva, its first Chianti Classico from a single vineyard.

Sangiovese covers 85% of San Felice's 150 hectares, underscoring the company's dedication to a Chianti Classico that truly represents the local terroir. The Chianti Classico estate produces a total of 800,000 bottles.

Experimental projects

The Vitiarium is San Felice's way of growing the estate while giving back to the land. For over 30 years, the team has been collecting and classifying more than 270 grape varieties there. Close attention to the biodiversity of the vines protects the genetic heritage of Tuscan viticulture and accentuates the characteristics of Sangiovese.

Find San Felice at Eataly

Behind each bottle is passion, tradition and a commitment to the land it comes from. Find San Felice at your local Eataly wine shop, or order online.