CHIANTI CLASSICO EXPERIENCE

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1 CHIANTI CLASSICO EXPERIENCE

2 SAN FELICE: AN ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCE San Felice vineyards

3 KEY STRENGTHS WINE HOSPITALITY PEOPLE

4 SAN FELICE EXPERIENCE A history of traditions Areas, subareas, vineyards and biotypes Vitiarium Vinification and aging Sustainability Social Projects Awards and Labels

5 A HISTORY OF TRADITIONS THE INITIAL STAGES the property of San Felice belongs to the noble Del Taja family the year of a big change the property is acquired by the industrial group Aesculapius. Thanks also to the arrival of Enzo Morganti, this period represents the start of great revival for the estate, the village and its activities. GROWTH AND SPECIALIZATION 1970s At this time new hectares of vineyards and olive groves were planted. TOWARDS QUALITY 1978 this period was characterized by the beginning of a strong evolution of the Chianti Classico territory. San Felice is acquired by the Milan Insurance Group RAS, now Allianz which started the restructuring of the vineyards and the building of a new cellar, allowing the winery to develop ultra-premium viticulture. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND EXPANTION 1981 acquisition of the prestigious Chianti Classico estates Villa Pagliaia and San Vito acquisition of Campogiovanni in the prestigious area of Montalcino.

6 THE PROPERTY 140 ha / 346 ACRES - 5 AREAS 6 SUBAREAS 61 VINEYARDS 22 SANGIOVESE BIOTYPES San Felice Pagliaia Belcaro San Carlo San Vito Calcareous soil 400 m/1313 ft height Colorino 1,1% Merlot 2,7% Sangiovese 88,6% Abrusco 0,1% Sangiovese 0,5% Bianco Sper. 0,7% Sauvignon 1,0% Rosso Sper. 2,5% Trebbiano 2,8% Calcareous soil 420 m/1378 ft height - Colti - Bellaria - La Casa Colorino 2,4% Sangiovese 69,5% Malvasia N. 3,9% Merlot 4,3% Pugnitello 14,7% Colorino 0,8% Chardonnay 4,3% Sandy Calcareous soil 320 m/ 1050 ft height - Casino - Montebello Merlot 27,5% Sangiovese 63,2% Merlot 3,9% Pugnitello 2,9% Sangiovese 2,3% Trebbiano 0,3% Sandstone boulder 400 m/1313 ft height - San Carlo 1 Sangiovese 89,8% Colorino 10,2% Sandy soil 350 m/1150 ft height Colorino 6,4% Petit V. 9,1% Sangiovese 17,7% Colorino 0,4% Trebbiano 5,9% Petit V. 11,9% Cabernet S 23,6% Pugnitello 24,8%

7 VITIARIUM (VINE COLLECTION) Alongside with the wine production, San Felice has been deeply involved in an intense viticultural research and experimentation activity San Felice begins its research on revived indigenous grapes in the Vitiarium, a unique experimental plot for assortment and size. 1,6 ha / 4 acres of vineyards 231 grape varieties

8 PRODUCTION Vine growing The work of pruning and vineyard management ensures a quantity of grape that allows good uniformity of maturation. The grapes are selected by hand and mechanically. Goal: 1 1,5 kg / 2,2 3,3 lb per vine Vinification The vinification takes place in steel tanks with long period maceration on the skins (10-25 days) allowing a complete extraction of the noble elements.

9 AGING Aging in Slavonian oak barrels Il Grigio: 24 months Chianti Classico San Felice: 12 months Five year new investment plan of $ 300,000 to replace 60 casks. Barrique and Tonneaux aging Gran Selezione: 24 months; 50% II passage; 50% Slavonian cask Vigorello: 20 months; 30% new 70% II/III passage Poggiorosso: 20 months; 30% new 70% I/II passage Pugnitello: months 30% new 70% II/III passage

10 AGING Barrels room in San Felice

11 SUSTAINABILITY Economic, social and environmental. Interact with the environment producing wine and income with the aim of conserving it for future generations.

12 PROTECTION OF THE TERRITORY : TERRACING Limit soil erosion Keep a fertile soil to allow the vineyards to Yield a good quality and quantity production Facilitate machining Protecting Chianti landscape

13 PRECISION VITICULTURE Treat the vineyard not as a single unit, but per single vine. GOAL Improving balance in vegetative production, to rise quality and quantity Cost savings: intervening only when and where needed with machines and products with a low environmental impact.

14 PRECISION VITICULTURE Mapped vineyards

15 PRECISION VITICULTURE Map of vigor

16 SCHOOL OF PRUNING Better quality production and consistency Respect of the vine physiology Improvement of the plant productive life Preservation of a profession

17 «TERZO PAESAGGIO» Study of the presence and variability of micro flora and fauna 30cm/12in above and below the ground level, allowing the possibility of understanding the impact of the action taken in the field. Environmental balance protection

18 GERMPLASM PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY ANALISI DNA DNA ANALYSIS VERIFY ETRUSCAN GRAPE VARIETIES HERITAGE

19 SUSTAINABILITY Photovoltaic panels 100% self-sufficient Pellet Kg / lb of CO2 not emitted into the atmosphere and Kg / 314,16 lb of oil saved during one year period. Pellet thermal power plant for the production of electric energy.

20 SOCIAL PROJECTS Harvest Picking olives The purpose is to experiment a social integration of disable kids with a new formative experience in a natural and charming place like San Felice.

21 ORTO Intergenerationality Social Participation Rediscovery of traditions The project, sustained by Foundation UMANA MENTE of Allianz Group, has the purpose to supports seniors and disable children from the surrounding area, integrating with activity in the vegetable garden. Borgo San Felice and Poggio Rosso Restaurant use the products coming from the garden to create and decorate their dishes.

22 SAN FELICE AN ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCE I Piani Vineyard

23 SAN FELICE MILESTONES FIRST SUPER TUSCAN San Felice produced Vigorello (that means wine with strength ). First wine produced in the Chianti Classico region without the use of white grapes, as required by the production code at that time. Vigorello is considered the precursor of the Super Tuscan category. IL GRIGIO Il Grigio da San Felice dated 1969, represents Gregorio Vecelio, the father of the painter Tiziano and captain of the Centuria from Pieve di Cadore (Belluno). SINGLE VINEYARD the first year of Poggio Rosso, at the time a rare example of Chianti Classico crȗ, reflecting San Felice s will of valorizing the Appellation. The name of the bottle comes from the homonymous vineyard.

24 AWARDS AND LABELS Contrada Rosso 2010 (50%Merlot + 40%Sangiovese + 10% CabernetSauvignon) AWARDS: 87/100 Robert Parker, USA (2013) 87/100 Vinous by Antonio Galloni, USA (2013) 87/100 Wine Spectator, USA (2013) Silver Medal International Wine & Spirits Competition Awards, UK (2013) Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards, UK (2013) 90/100 James Suckling (2012) Contrada Bianco 2012 (Chardonnay 80 % + Trebbiano 20 %)

25 SAN FELICE Chianti Classico San Felice 2010 (80% Sangiovese + 10%Colorino + 10%Pugnitello) AWARDS: 92 Robert Parker, USA (2013) 90 Vinous by Antonio Galloni, USA (2013) 90 Wine Spectator, USA (2013) 91 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buy Wine List, USA (2013)

26 IL GRIGIO Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio 2009 (100% Sangiovese) AWARDS: 93+ Robert Parker USA (2013) 90 Decanter UK (2013) Highly Recommended

27 SUPER TUSCAN First Super Tuscan Vigorello 2010 (50% Cabernet Sauvignon + 45%Merlot +5%PetitVerdot) AWARDS: Tre Bicchieri Vini d Italia, Gambero Rosso (2013) Silver Medal Japan Wine Challenge (2013) 92 Robert Parker, U.S.A. (2013) Cinque Grappoli Bibenda AIS (2013)

28 POGGIO ROSSO Poggiorosso 2008 (Sangiovese 80%, Colorino 10%, Pugnitello 10%) AWARDS: 93 Wine Advocate, USA (2012)

29 VARIETALS Pugnitello 2008 (100% Pugnitello) AWARDS: 94 Falstaff, Austria (2012) 92 Wine Spectator, USA (2012) 91 Wine Advocate, USA (2012) Ancherona 2011 (85% Chardonnay + 15% Sauvignon Blac)

30 WHOLE EXPERIENCE: SAN FELICE Relaix&Chateaux Borgo San Felice

31 BORGO KEY STRENGTHS The unique Relaix&Chateaux of Chianti Classico area Widespread Hotel: Live the Borgo Rooms are located in the ancient production facilities: Frantoio (olive mill), Orciaia (olive oil storage), Forno (bread oven) and Foresteria (guesthouse) Vineyards like gardens: a village completely surrounded by vineyards Social projects: We learn in San Felice

32 SAN FELICE HOSPITALITY Relais&Chateaux Relais&Chateaux ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCE Spa Beauty Center Restaurant Poggio Rosso Borgo San Felice

33 AGRICOLA & BORGO SAN FELICE: THE PEOPLE 109 Skilled Employees guided by a team of Professional Managers.

34 CHIANTI CLASSICO

35 CHIANTI CLASSICO Montalcino San Felice Tuscany Chianti & Chianti Classico Chianti Classico Only this wine is entitled to bear the historic Black Rooster symbol.

36 CHIANTI CLASSICO Year of birth 1716: the borders of the production zone are delimited Place of birth The territory lying between the provinces of Florence and Siena that covers the communities of Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti in their entirety and parts of Barberino Val d Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa Total area of the territory ha / 175,000 a Total vineyard area ha / 25,000 a Vineyards registered as Chianti Classico Grapes permitted by production regulations ha / 18,000 a Average annual bottle output 35 million Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico members Sangiovese: from a minimum of 80% to 100% Other authorized red indigenous or international grapes: maximum 20% 560 Of which are bottlers 365

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38 CHIANTI CLASSICO Chianti Classico Annata Sangiovese: 80 to 100%. Other authorized red indigenous or international grapes: maximum 20% Minimum 12 alcol volium Minimum aging requirement: 12 months ACTUAL STATUS Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese: 80 to 100%. Other authorized red indigenous or international grapes: maximum 20% Minimum 12,5 alcol volium Minimum aging requirement: 24 months, including 3 months of bottle aging

39 CHIANTI CLASSICO STRENGHT Name linked to one of the most attractive regione (Tuscany) and life style in the world Among the Italian appellations, Chianti Classico is the most representative as far as history and popularity are concerned Classic appellation, not a fashion, and therefore timeless

40 CHIANTI CLASSICO NEW GOALS 1. Enhance The Top of the Chianti Classico production and subsequently the region and the denomination 2. Produce Chianti Classico only with grapes integrally grown in each single terroir 3. A better distinction between producers and bottlers

41 CHIANTI CLASSICO The year 2014 is the year of the Chianti Classico wine revolution: important changes to the production regulations leading to an authentic revamping of the Chianti Classico denomination, by adding a new classification to the existing Annata and Riserva which becomes the peak of the Chianti Classico quality pyramid.

42 CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE The new classification has two objectives: 1) Represent to the fullest extent possible the best of the appellation through a new category that goes beyond the limits of the existing designations( Annata and Riserva). 2) Bring home many of the Sangiovese-based wines (the socalled Supertuscans) restoring them through the Gran Selezione category, to the denomination.

43 CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE 1. CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Wines produced exclusively on the estate Minimun 30 months ageing, of wich 3 in bottle More restrictive chemical and organoleptic characteristics 2. CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA Minimun 24 months ageing of wich 3 in bottle 3. CHIANTI CLASSICO ANNATA

44 CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Alcohol content (minimum) Aging (minimum) Characteristics CHIANTI CLASSICO ANNATA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE 13% 30 months Product relatively young and full of fruit pleasant, appealing and very drinkable. 12,5% 24 months With bigger structure and greater aging potential than the year s vintage. 12% 12 months A perfect balanca between elegance and potency, thanks to careful grape selection in the vineyard that, in the finest years, ensures great structure and equally great aging potential. BLEND SANGIOVESE OTHER AUTHORIZED RED GRAPE VARIETIES WHITE GRAPE VARIETIES 80% - 100% Up to 20% Not permitted

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46 SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE A considerable part of San Felice s identity is rooted in its growing area and in the Chianti Classico denomination, both of central importance to the winery s overall strategy. SANGIOVESE TERRITORY

47 SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Two directions have distinguished there 40 years of modern history of San Felice COMMITTMENT ON SANGIOVESE RESEARCH ACTIVITY ON NATIVE VARIETIES OBJECTIVE Upgrading our Sangiovese and have a widespread high quality from all our vineyards. OBJECTIVE Identify indigenous Tuscan grapes best suited to blendings with Sangiovese.

48 SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE These two directions have been undertaken with the aim of producing a Chianti Classico made only with autochthone varieties and yielding a Chianti Classico with outstanding tipicity and genuineness.

49 SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE This historical route finds it first application with San Felice Chianti Classico 2009 When one of the revived grape, Pugnitello, from Vitiarium is first added to Sangiovese.

50 SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Gran Selezione embodies these long efforts at developing the full potential of sangiovese and at utilising Tuscan indigenous varieties in re-launching Chianti Classico find their highest expression.

51 IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE

52 IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Il Grigio Gran Selezione is the fruit of a painstaking selection of the finest Sangiovese grapes grown in 5 estate growing areas. Terroir zonation studies revealed 5 very high-quality growing sites CHIESAMONTI COLTI PIANACCIO Yielded 80% (Sangiovese) of the blend and were selected for their consistent quality production.

53 IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Chiesamonti, Colti, and Pianaccio vineyards (highlighted).

54 IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE Chiesamonti, Colti, and Pianaccio vineyards.

55 IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE A 20% is represented by the extraordinary indigenous varieties recovered in San Felice s Vitiarium. 34 years of researches on indigenous grape varieties in the Vitiarium ABRUSCO PUGNITELLO MALVASIA NERA CILIEGIOLO MAZZESE

56 IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE The result is an utterly unique blend, unmatchable anywhere in the Chianti Classico zone.

57 BROCHURE IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE

58 BROCHURE IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE

59 IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE P.O.S. MATERIAL iphone 4 / 5 cover

60 IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE PRESS CAMPAIGN Full page color: May 1/3 color: September October

61 IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE PRESS CAMPAIGN Gambero Rosso Magazine: May www. gamberorosso.it April impressions May impressions Weekly magazine online «3 Bicchieri» Full Page: April 10 May 8 June 5 July 3 1/2 Page: April May June July Newsletter 3 bicchieri International April

62 IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE CLASSIFICATION VINEYARD LOCATION ALTITUDE TRAINING SYSTEM GRAPES HARVEST VINIFICATION MATURATION BOTTLE AGEING SENSORY PROFILE SERVING SUGGESTIONS Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg. Colti, Chiesamonti, Pianaccio vineyards yelded 80% of Sangiovese in the blend; 20% of indigenous varieties from vineyards Montebello, Civettino, Le Rose, La Cappella, Camponovo. 350/400 m. (a.s.l.). Spur pruned cordon / Guyot. Sangiovese 80%; Native varieties 20%: Abrusco, Pugnitello, Malvasia Nera, Ciliegiolo, Mazzese. Second week of October. Each grape variety was fermented separately, in steel, followed by a 22-day maceration at C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured for 24 months, 50% in large hectolitre Slavonian oak ovals and 50% in 225- and 500-litre French oak barriques. 8 months Il Grigio Gran Selezione appears a deep ruby red, while its full-volumed bouquet releases fragrances that linger beautifully, with scents of sweet violets and cassis that meld into smooth, spicy impressions of tobacco leaf and black liquorice. This is a full-bodied red, velvet smooth yet firmly-structured, marked by ripe, succulent tannins that are harmoniously integrated with the acidity. Perfect with wild game, roasted and grilled meats, as well as well-aged cheeses.

63 IL GRIGIO GRAN SELEZIONE DESIGNATION BLAND PACKAGING Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (New classification of the DOCG production code) A rigorous selection of the finest Sangiovese and a unique selection of native grapes; NEW, SHOWING AUTHORITY, CLASS, HISTORY Bottle with San Felice logo Neck collar with detailed informations VINTAGE 2010 TOTAL PRODUCTION LAUNCHING DATE 41,000 bottles March 2014