The name madrechiesa is composed of a phonetic combination that encompasses much of Italian culture and tradition. Evokes sacredness and family, austerity and authority, love and dedication. Was born from the name of a place where the vineyard of the same name is located, from which the winemaking project started: focusing on Sangiovese by isolating the best grapes, coming from particularly suitable soil. Thus a new wine was born, a great pure Sangiovese, destined from the first vintage in production (2009) to change the history of the area it belongs to.

Madrechiesa is a wine that has made many agree and has changed the minds of many. to those who thought that great wines could not be made from this territory, or that these would always lack elegance. Madrechiesa constitutes the synthesis of the answer to these questions, as with its balance played on refined, vibrant and persuasive strings, it has been able to rewrite the references of Sangiovese from southern Tuscany, bringing Maremma back into the spotlight of critics and the market.

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2020

95/100

2020 was an excellent year, one that is difficult to forget and which we are sure will become one of the memorable years for our Madrechiesa, as was the case for example for 2010 and 2016. The climate, in fact, was optimal, both in spring and at the beginning of summer, perfectly favoring the alternation of the phenological phases which allowed the grapes to reach an almost ideal phenolic maturity.

Tasting Notes

The aromas range from violet to cherry, from undergrowth to spices. The rhythm of the sip is marked by a nice acidic verve.

94/100

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2019

2019 was a memorable vintage not only for the quality of the wines. Particularly mild winter without rain until May with excesses of rain and sudden drops in temperatures. A cold and rainy May with sudden drops in temperature significantly delayed the vegetative cycle of the vine and the hot but scarcely rainy summer did not allow the initial delay to be recovered.

The harvest therefore took place later than we had become accustomed to in recent years. Finally, a dry September with large temperature variations allowed for perfect, albeit delayed, ripening of the grapes. This delay made us think back a few decades when Sangiovese was usually harvested in October, giving us excellent grapes for excellent wines.

Tasting Notes

The aromas are complex and multifaceted, flowers, spices, balsamic and mentholated hints. In the mouth it has grit, elegance and a decidedly juicy and deep sip.

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2018

In the Maremma, 2018 was a year full of contrasts characterized by a spring with higher than normal rainfall and decidedly anomalous temperatures even for the Maremma. On the one hand, the repeated storms mitigated the effects of the 2017 drought (replenishing the soil's water reserves); on the other hand, this condition of high water availability has put us considerably busy both in the containment of weeds and in the management of vegetation and phytosanitary treatments . A vintage that certainly put the company organization of the cellar and countryside to the test.

If in the 2017 vintage the mission was to conserve the greatest number of leaves on the plant, in 2018 the greening interventions were aimed at obtaining an ideal microclimate of the bunch that was ventilated but not directly exposed to the sun's rays. The phenological phases (budding, flowering and fruit setting) had an overall regular course and the good water reserves gave rise to a satisfactory production with a decidedly higher weight of the bunches compared to previous years. The vineyards thus gave us grapes that were perhaps less concentrated but very balanced and expressive.

Tasting Notes

The aromas are complex and multifaceted, flowers, spices, balsamic and mentholated hints. In the mouth it has grit, elegance and a decidedly juicy and deep sip.

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2016

95/100

A mild winter period, with regular rainfall, favored an earlier budding and the following vegetative phases which the rather rainy spring months and with a drop in temperatures (at the end of April) brought back to normal. From the second half of June, and throughout the month of July, there was a gradual rise in temperatures. The high temperatures but with excellent temperature variations and the sporadic rains of August allowed the perfect ripening of the grapes. In September there were quite high temperatures with excellent temperature variations.

In the middle of the month, a few days of heavy rain risked compromising the harvest, but the technical and cultural interventions carried out in the vineyards with careful selection of the grapes, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, allowed us to harvest the grapes in their expressive fullness.

Tasting Notes

The aromas range from violet to cherry, from undergrowth to spices. The rhythm of the sip is marked by a nice acidic verve.

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2015

90/100

89/100

Abundant winter and spring rains, alternating with sunny and windy days, ensured a conspicuous accumulation of water in the soil. This allowed uniform growth of the bunches in the months of May and June.

The summer period, marked by rather high temperatures, favored the regular development of the grapes and ripening occurred gradually and perfectly thanks also to the good temperature variations between day and night.

The absence of significant rainfall - both during the ripening period and during the harvest - together with the temperate climate of the month of September, helped to preserve the health of the grapes, while at the same time allowing the expression of their full qualitative potential.

Tasting Notes

The aromas are complex and multifaceted, flowers, spices, balsamic and mentholated hints. In the mouth it has grit, elegance and a decidedly juicy and deep sip.

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2014

92/100

89/100

Seen as a technician, the 2014 vintage was an explicit test of the professional ability and meticulous work of the winemakers. 2014 was certainly not an easy vintage, especially due to the climatic trend with an alternating and often bizarre weather pattern that characterized all the Italian wine-growing regions. From a thermal point of view, the 2014 accumulations were in line with the data of the last 12 years thanks to a wider distribution of days with good temperatures. The winter was extremely mild, favoring an extremely early start to the vegetative growth. This already gave rise to hope for the possibility of adequate ripening of the grapes, which was then delayed by the rainfall at the end of August and September.

The professionalism of the winemaker during the harvest was fundamental for the vintage, both for the choice of the most suitable harvest moment and for the careful management of this phase, with the elimination of any compromised or unsuitable parts of the bunch. . An explicit data is the quantity: for various reasons (lesser fertility of the vintage, hail and above all harvest selection) the yield per hectare was lower than the maximum limits of the specifications of the various DOC and DOCG. The work in the well-tended vineyards, pruned with fewer buds, thinned out and leafed out at the right time and defended with timely and effective treatments, made it possible to wait for the perfect ripening of the grapes which occurred during the first days of October, a period in which the dry climate, beyond beyond all expectations, and the temperature variations allowed convincing qualitative results: healthy bunches, good sugar levels (without the peaks of recent years), marked acidity and lower pH.

As always happens, the Madre Chiesa vineyard with well-drained soil, good exposure to the sun and adequate ventilation gave the best qualitative results even in such a complicated vintage, giving us a Morellino reserve that is certainly up to the standards of the most demanding palates.

Tasting Notes

The aromas are complex and multifaceted, flowers, spices, balsamic and mentholated hints. In the mouth it has grit, elegance and a decidedly juicy and deep sip.

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2013

After a rather rainy spring and early summer, where in just a few months the amount of rain that falls in a year fell in a few months, the month of September was very good from a meteorological point of view with lots of sun and excellent ventilation.

Budding and flowering were therefore delayed by 15 days due to the cold and rain. The month of October was instead characterized by violent rains and hailstorms throughout Italy.

With the 2013 harvest, therefore, we returned to the "normality" of the 90s, with a harvest that began a few days later than in recent years.

The benevolent climatic conditions of September favored a gradual but late ripening of the grapes, which were presented in excellent qualitative conditions, with wonderfully intense varietal aromas and a good balance between alcohol content and acidity.

Tasting Notes

The aromas are complex and multifaceted, flowers, spices, balsamic and mentholated hints. In the mouth it has grit, elegance and a decidedly juicy and deep sip.

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2012

Two months of Canadian winter, cool and dry spring then 3 summer months with drought and average temperatures of more than 35°C and often exceeding 40°C. This was the climatic situation in our area during the 2012 wine campaign.

In detail, budding occurred regularly with extremely healthy and balanced plants. Flowering, which took place in a warm and dry environment, resulted in excellent fruit set. Despite the rainfall deficit and extreme temperatures, veraison took place in perfect conditions and thus completed smoothly.

The rains between the end of August and the beginning of September, although of modest intensity, gave a further acceleration to the ripening which was completed uniformly with excellent anthocyanin and polyphenolic potential. Unfortunately, these extreme weather phenomena have had a huge impact on all agriculture causing a significant reduction in yields of all crops. The vine was positively affected by this quantitative reduction with the result of giving us grapes with smaller berries but with more intense colour, aromas and flavours. Overall an excellent year.

Tasting Notes

On the nose it presents a fresh bouquet, with notes of mint on a fruity base of strawberries and cherries. In the mouth it is elegant, clean, pleasantly balanced, with a juicy and powerful finish.

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2011

94/100

92/100

The growing season took place at the usual times, with a particularly mild and dry climate in the months of April and May. Uniform budding and excellent flowering.

The sunny days of June were then followed by abundant rainfall in the second ten days of July. The rains led to a significant drop in temperatures.

The temperatures at the beginning of August were rather cool, but from the middle of the month an anticyclonic area of African origin took over, which brought a sharp rise in temperatures, with temperatures well above the average for the period and which lasted for about two weeks . Stuff and scorching heat resulted in significant water stress which accelerated ripening times. September and October sunny and dry still with very hot temperatures.

Tasting Notes

Wide range of aromas, fine and fragrant, with the fruit expressing itself in a clean and lively way, cherry and strawberry in particular, mineral and vegetal notes at the end. In the mouth it is fluid, relaxed, docile, appetizing to drink, for a tasty finish.

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2010

The growing season began with a slight delay due to the various returns of cold weather and spring was characterized by very rainy May and June.

June temperatures were very cool and well below seasonal averages; from the beginning of July temperatures began to rise with dry heat in the second week of the month; August saw temperatures drop again and the nights were very cool, greatly benefiting the quality of the grapes, both for preserving their aromas and for maintaining organic acids.

From mid-August throughout September and October there was very little rainfall, facilitating harvesting operations and rewarding those who had the patience to wait for the right ripeness.

Tasting Notes

Fresh and delicate aromas on the nose, where bay leaves and sage combine with balsamic and fruity hints of strawberry and blueberry. Flexible in the mouth, elegant, subtle, excellent to drink, it prolongs the final taste with extreme satisfaction.

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2009

The growing season began at the usual time and spring was characterized by very rainy May and June. This thermo-pluviometric trend has enormously stimulated the vigor of the vineyards, in some cases causing sagging. The temperatures in June and the first week of July were very cool and well below seasonal averages.

Numerous interventions were necessary to restore a microclimate of the bunch favorable for the completion of veraison even if from mid-July onwards the temperatures began to rise until they became torrid in August; However, the nights were relatively cool, allowing sufficient temperature variations. This greatly benefited the quality of the grapes by preserving their acidity but further accelerating ripening.

The sunny and dry September with warm temperatures further accentuated the phenomenon, ensuring that the harvested grapes had a truly significant sugar level.

Tasting Notes

On the nose it presents a fine, elegant aromatic bouquet, with black fruits, light balsamic tones, hints of spiciness. In the mouth the entry is soft, showing melted tannins, enjoyable acid strength, for a long and complex finish.

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2021 was a year of great balance for the Madrechiesa vineyard, characterized by regular weather patterns and ideal conditions for the slow and complete ripening of the grapes. The cold and rainy winter ensured significant water reserves in the soil, preparing the vines to best face the growing season. Spring began with mild temperatures and budbreak slightly later than in warmer years. A few cold spells in April slowed vegetative development without compromising the plant's balance. From May onward, the climate remained stable, with bright days, good temperature ranges, and evenly distributed rainfall. The summer, warm but never excessive, favored steady growth of the grapes and progressive ripening, preserving aromatic freshness and natural acidity. The late August rains helped harmoniously complete the growing cycle, guiding the Sangiovese toward perfect phenolic ripeness.

The harvest took place in optimal conditions, with healthy, concentrated, and elegant grapes. Madrechiesa 2021 thus expresses all the finesse of the vintage: depth, precision, and a refined tannic texture that faithfully reflects the character of the vineyard and the terroir.

Tasting Notes

It has a balsamic opening that gives way to crisp aromas of red and black fruits, violets, and spices. The tannins are generous and flavorful, without any overtones, and the palate is responsive and full of juice.

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95/100

The 2022 vintage was marked by particularly challenging climatic conditions for viticulture. A winter with limited rainfall gave way to a warm, dry spring, followed by an intense summer characterised by high temperatures and a prolonged absence of rain. In Maremma, the warmth accompanied the vine’s vegetative growth and favoured an earlier ripening of the grapes. The rainfall that arrived in the second half of August proved decisive for the vineyards, helping to restore vegetative balance and allowing the grapes to complete their ripening process. The favourable temperature variations between day and night encouraged the development of polyphenolic and aromatic compounds, while preserving an essential element of freshness for the wine’s overall balance.

The harvest yielded healthy grapes, with remarkable concentration and a fine balance between ripeness and freshness. Madrechiesa 2022 thus tells the story of a vintage full of character, in which the strength of the Maremma climate meets Sangiovese’s ability to express its identity through a balance of structure, depth and elegance.

Tasting Notes

The 2022 vintage reveals a rich and intense profile, in which the character of Sangiovese emerges through a deep aromatic complexity and an imposing structure. Ripe fruit is complemented by spicy notes and nuances that evoke its terroir of origin. On the palate, the wine unfolds with breadth and concentration, supported by a tannic structure that defines its character. Freshness accompanies the tasting experience, helping to maintain balance and dynamism. The finish is persistent, with a progression of flavours that conveys the personality of a warm, intense vintage, capable of expressing the depth of Maremma Sangiovese.

Grape variety:
Sangiovese hand-harvested from our Madre Chiesa vineyard.

Soil type:
Deep, with coarse sands and deep clays, rich in stone, well drained.

Farming system:
Spurred cordon.