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Le Miccine - Azienda Agricola Le Miccine
Address - S.S. Traversa Chiantigiana, Gaiole In Chianti, 53013
Telephone - +39 0577749526
Fax - +39 0577749526
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When they acquired Le Miccine in the spring of 1996, the Weavers faced the formidable task of moving Le Miccine from a producer of bulk wine to a producer of premium wine. However, they had the right raw materials: excellently-sited vineyards and newly constructed vinification and aging facilities.
To assist them in putting those resources to immediate use in the production of superior wines, the Weavers retained agronomist Dr. Remigio Bordini and oenologist Vittorio Fiore, both among Italy's most respected professionals in their fields. Bordini and Fiore were given the task of devising and implementing programs of excellent vineyard and cantina management and operation. However, all operations remain under the personal control and direction of the Weavers.
In the vineyard, production is severely restricted by pruning, tying, green-harvesting and hand-thinning of foliage to ensure that all of the energy of each vine is concentrated in a limited quantity of grapes. Agricultural practices focus strongly on natural and organic methods. Harvesting is by small, well-trained crews under close supervision. Only ripe, healthy bunches are brought to the cantina, where the Weavers and their farm manager have a final opportunity for inspection and quality control before vinification.
To assure quality wine from quality grapes, vinification in stainless steel tanks begins within an hour or two after the grapes are cut and is carried out in small batches of 25 to 50 hectoliters (625 to 1300 gallons). All of Le Miccine's red wines are aged in small French oak barriques, but with care taken to preserve the dominant fruit flavors and aroma of the Sangiovese grape within a well-balanced wine.
As a result of these practices, Le Miccine's production is currently limited to approximately 1,500 cases per year. However, a vineyard expansion and redevelopment program that will gradually increase production to about 4,500 cases is already underway. Continue down this page for detailed descriptions of Le Miccine's products.
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 Chianti Classico
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Grappa
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Chianti Classico "Da Gino"
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L'aura
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Chianti Classico Riserva "Don Alberto"
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Olive Oil
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Grappa
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