Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany 53019

The property is located in the south of Siena in the noblest region of Chianti/Chianti Classico. Only 20 km from Siena, 90 km from Florence (high-speed train/international airport) and is very well connected to the motorway entrance, only 3 km away. It is difficult to find such a beautiful environment in Tuscany with such an excellent connection. The property consists of two separate vineyards, a few kilometers apart, which have been merged and have given rise to a large property of complex dimensions. The total area is about 500 hectares. Both properties have buildings and facilities in addition to vineyards - woodland and arable land, etc. The current owner centralized most of the wine-making activities and organized the two wineries as if they were one at the time. Some functions are located in the main cellar, while others are located in other buildings. [b]Unit One[/b] Vineyards: Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G.: 23.00 Ha Vineyards : Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G. - non-yielding: 7.30 Ha Vineyards: IGT - non-yielding: 3.70 Ha Olive trees: 18.00 Arable land : 55.00 Ha Forest Truffles : 140.00 Ha Woodland : 198.00 Ha 290 Ha - is part of a wildlife hunting reserve [b]THE VINEYARDS[/b] [i]The varietal composition is as follows:[/i] Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay; Sangiovese registered with Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G. [i]Cultivation system:[/i] spurred cordon, with a planting density of about 5, 000/5, 500 plants/ha for new plants and 2, 500/3, 000 plants/ha for older systems. [i]Average age of the vines:[/i] The vines are between 10 and 20 years old. Currently, the average production capacity of the plants is 3, 800/4, 000 quintals of grapes, equal to a total production of about hl. 3, 200/3500, corresponding to about 400, 000/480, 000 bottles per year. The average management cost for vine cultivation is 2, 500/3, 500 Euros per hectare. [i][b]Development with new vineyards:[/b][/i] With the cultivation of uncultivated vineyards, production could increase from the current 200, 000/250, 000 bottles to 300, 000/350, 000 bottles per year. With a rotation in the replanting of vineyards and the introduction of masses in the driest areas, a further increase of 20% can be expected, achieving a significant increase in production. The winery can be quickly converted to organic, thanks to the very limited use of chemicals during the season/cultivation. The environment is very healthy and statistically the impact of diseases in cultivation is not significant. [i][b]OTHER CROPS AND ACTIVITIES [/b][/i] [b][i]- Olive groves:[/i][/b] Currently, the company sells the oil in bulk. The potential is to obtain 2000/2500 bottles of olive oil that could be branded and marketed as a high quality Tuscan product and complement to the wineries' brand. [i][b]- Arable land [/b][/i](dedicated to organic farming) The company has a lease agreement for the organic cultivation of arable land. The income for the year consists of: rent + EU contributions. Currently, the company is studying the possibility of exploiting 40/60 hectares of arable land near the river for the cultivation of poplars, the financing of which is strongly supported by the EU. [b][i]- Wood[/i] [/b](with hunting ground) The extension of the forest allows the company to apply a rotary management of the forest. An approved cutting plan with an area of 10-20 hectares is implemented every year. The average income is 1300/1500 euros/ha for the sale of timber. The forest hides in some areas a vast natural land of truffles. [b][i]TRUFFLES, WOODS AND ARABLE LAND[/i][/b] [i]A large part of the woods and arable land represents a natural truffle soil, divided by type of truffle obtained. Tuber uncinatum for approx. 84 ha - currently with an average presence of about 10 kg of Tuber aestivum product for about 51 ha - currently with an average presence of about 15 kg of Tuber stud product for about 7 ha - currently with an average presence of about 4 kg of Tuber magnatum product for approx. 4 ha - currently with an average presence of about 5 kg of product With the appropriate and low investments, the estimated quantities of product can be brought to: 30 kg of total product per production cycle of Tuber Uncinatum 40 kg of total product per production run per Tuber Aestivum 10 kg of total product per production run for TBER Stud 10 kg of total product per production cycle of Tuber Magnatum (precious white truffle). [/i] [b][i]PRIVATE HUNTING CLUB[/i][/b] [i]About 300 hectares are part of the Wildlife Hunting Consortium Company , where hunting is allowed only to members. The company can invite its guests for hunting. The company is one of the largest members of this private association. Hunting is strictly regulated for the conservation of the area. The typical fauna includes wild boars, deer, pheasants, hares, etc. [/i] [i][b]THE CELLARS[/b][/i] [i]The vinification and aging of the grapes take place in the largest cellar. Aging takes place in steel tanks and oak barrels. The complete bottling line, centralized bottle storage area, packaging line, and shipping area are very well organized in various departments. A large area is reserved for material, chemicals, etc., allowing a very rational organization of each process. The winemaking area is fully equipped with conditioned stainless steel tanks for fermentation and storage, automatic pumps, gentle press, concentrator for use in difficult vintages and oak barrels and barriques for aging. A picturesque old stone cellar crowns the aging of the finest wines, where natural humidity and temperature are perfectly balanced throughout the year. One of the areas, with a large loading area and a temperature-controlled storage space, is dedicated to logistics, for the delivery of containers and small packages. [/i] [i][b]BUILDINGS[/b][/i] [i]Main building: Cellars and office building: winemaking room, storage and aging room, barrel room, bottling area, storage area and various outbuildings, mill and offices with shop and tasting room. Approximately 1750 m2 with all departments. Secondary building: approx. 1 km from the main building, air-conditioned building for aging, refrigeration or storage, services and residential: two apartments for guests or workers, local workshop, machine recovery area, loading areas and services for employees for about 750 m2. [/i] [i][b]CAPACITY AND EQUIPMENT OF THE CELLARS[/b][/i] [i]The winery has a capacity of about 4500 HL in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (capacity of 150/100/200/400 hl) and smaller tanks for mixing and transit wine of 50/80/70 Hl. The natural stone aging cellar has a storage area for 700 barriques. Larger barrels are placed in the main secondary building (temperature-controlled area) or in the main building. In 2022, the large oak barrels were 300 hl. They are used for blending after aging in barriques, in transit for bottling. Most of the 150 hl temperature-controlled conical stainless steel tanks are equipped with an automatic pumping system. The cellar is equipped with modern must concentrators, a gentle press and a low-temperature refrigeration system. The winery has a complete bottling and filling line. The winery has a complete labeling line[/i]