WELCOME TO ALTADONNA

A WHOLEDIFFERENT STORY Altadonna is part of the world of today, made of passion, knowledge about wines and the land, sensitivity to and care for details. It is a family enterprise in which two generations of wine makers, Niccolò and Stefano Chioccioli, an authoritative oenologist and agronomist of international fame, interact and collaborate with the precise aim of producing wines that best represent the typical characteristics of the grapes and the terroir. That's how the line of wines named Altadonna was born... affectionately inspired by the surname of Anna, wife and mother of the two makers.

A NETWORK OF QUALITY From direct, constant collaboration with several Italian winegrowers, accurately selected on the basis of the region and specific environmental characteristics in which they work, has led to the creation of a network of producers whose fundamental point of contact is respect for the terroir. The agronomical instructions given by Altadonna are rigorously respected for the cultivation of the vineyards. Altadonna follows the development of the vines at every step, accompanying the grapes to perfect maturation. The management continues in the cantina in order to sensitively interpret the qualitative elements of the grapes and obtain a wine that is harmonious and balanced, an authentic expression of its terroir. Tuscany, Lombardy, the Veneto and Sicily are the territories involved in the Altadonna project, brilliantly uniting typicality and quality.

THE SEARCHFOR EXCELLENCE Thorough knowledge of vineyards and meticulous attention in the cantina make it possible to obtain wines that achieve the highest possible quality of their terroir, without sacrificing respect for nature. Altadonna wines are born of this, with fresh, fruity tones, where quality and identity are appreciated in the details.

THE CERTAINTYOF THE RESULTS The innovative strategy of the Altadonna project, together with the valuable consulting of Stefano Chioccioli and the constant presence of his son, Niccolò, in the company during the entire productive process, are guarantees of the excellence of the results, expressed in wines of great harmony and elegance.

UNITED BYA GREAT PASSIONA truly sincere love for the land and its fruits, joined with a profound respect for nature and its seasons. Passion for making things and dedication to realising them in the best way possible. These are the values that our family embraces, and which are reflected every day in the Altadonna project.

THE RIGOUROF KNOWLEDGE Stefano Chioccioli, an authoritative oenologist and agronomist of international renown, has worked with the most prestigious companies for more than 25 years. His wines have been awarded numerous prizes and recognitions, including more than 70 "Tre Bicchieri" (Three glasses, the maximum rating) in the Gambero Rosso guide to wines, and countless point scores of 92+ in magazines about wine such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and Decanter, finally arriving at being given 100/100 by both Robert Parker and Wine Spectator. He is a member of numerous organisations dedicated to vine-growing and oenology, and serves on various tasting commissions. For some years now he has provided consultation to Altadonna, for which, together with his son Niccolò, he created the well-known Collezione of single varietal wines and the prestigious DOCG line.

FOLLOWINGHIS FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS IN HIS HOMELAND Niccolò, the second generation of oenologists in the Chioccioli family, carries the family's passion for great oenology forward. With a degree from the same university as his father, he also inherited his knowledge and sensitivity. "It was my father who stimulated my curiosity and encouraged me to taste and distinguish between the multitude of aromas and perfumes of Italian grapes, to recognize the qualities and defects of each wine. He taught me the necessary elements for understanding and making a great wine... structure, character, a precise identity, balance and elegance". Niccolò Chioccioli, today at the helm of Altadonna, manages all the activities of the Tuscan office, and personally oversees the winemaking productions in other locations, from the growing of the vines to the bottling.

THE POWER OF A SMILEAnna Altadonna, cheerful and positive, besides lending her name to the company, also embodies its most heartfelt spirit. As sincere as the wines created by her husband Stefano Chioccioli, Anna plays a fundamental role as a go-between for the company and its clients, understanding their needs in order to guarantee a service in keeping with the high quality of the product and its image: "Respect for tradition and attention to the market has guided us to the creation of a company image that is simple and refined, an apt reflection of who we are".

WINE PASSIONATE!A brilliant university student in the Faculty of Law, a Sommelier and genuine connoisseur, Enrico Chioccioli manages to combine study and work thanks to the great passion for wine that he shares with his family. He takes an active part in the Altadonna project, collaborating with his older brother Niccolò in analysing foreign markets and developing commercial ties with them. Enrico, filled with enthusiasm, is the perfect embodiment of authentic vitality and freshness that only a company like Altadonna can offer.

A VINEYARD NAMED ITALYVineyards have grown spontaneously in Italy for thousands of centuries (archaeological finds testify to their presence as early as 300,000 years ago). Beginning in the eighth century B.C., numerous documents attest to the existence of wine in Southern Italy, but also in the Veneto, Tuscany, Lazio, Sicily and Sardinia. We know that the Etruscans, around the fifth century B.C., introduced new techniques for growing grapes and making wine, but it was the expansion of Rome that gave a strong impetus to the spread of vineyards throughout the peninsula and the whole Roman Empire. In Italy, historic situations combined perfectly with environmental conditions, where a great variety of geological, topographical and microclimatic characteristics gave birth to multiple terroirs in which each variety of grape expresses its own particular character. The abundance of autochthonous varietals (about 350), the spread of those to all regions (the only country in the world to feature this), the range of oenological types (almost 400 denominations of origin) and the quantity of wine produced (the number one producer in the world) make Italy the point of reference for quality winemaking. Welcome to Vigna Italia.

THE GREATTUSCAN TRADITION Tuscan wines date back to the fifth century before Christ and to the Etruscan period, when the inhabitants of the region already enjoyed mixed agriculture. The more recent concepts of innovative winegrowing and great wines took hold in the 1960s. Tuscany, with its variegated terrain, its rolling hills, sunflowers and cypress trees, features a multitude of microclimates. In the southern part a Mediterranean climate dominates, while the north, with dry summers and cold winters, is more continental. The variety of terrains, most composed of clay and gypsum, also includes those that are calcareous, rich in minerals. The native vines, such as Sangiovese and Vermentino, provide the primary grapes of this region. Without a doubt this is the territory that provides some of the most prestigious wines of the peninsula.

SICILY, A LANDOF BOLD CHARACTERSicily is an ancient, culturally rich island, whose history dates back 6,000 years. Since the time of the Sicels, the original inhabitants for whom the island is named, the successive waves of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Normans and Spanish settlers contributed to giving this land a strong character. However, it was the Spanish who introduced irrigation, the cultivation of olives, fruits and vineyards, thus giving life to an abundant production. This land, rich in intense colours, from the blue of the sea to the red of Pachino tomatoes, is filled with the perfumes of orange and lemon groves, and is characterised by an abundance of almonds, grapes and olives. The hot and dry climate becomes milder at higher elevations. The land is mainly hilly, except for a small area of planes. The mountainous part, which includes Mount Etna with its volcanic land, is mainly concentrated in the north-eastern part of the island. The land, fertile, rich in minerals, rather sandy and red and black in colour, is mixed here and there with calcareous stone. The Sicilian sunshine does not stress the grapes, but helps them reach perfect maturation. The African winds and the constant Mediterranean breezes produce perfect grapes. Sicily’s autochthonous varieties are the Grillo and Nero d'Avola. The Syrah variety has its highest expression just here.

THREE VENICES:THE WHITES THATMAKE HISTORY The term Tre Venezie, "Three Venices", refers to a vast area situated in north-eastern Italy, comprising the three regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige. All of these have in common a hilly landscape, with mountainous areas, rivers and valleys. The Three Venices are protected from the cold winds from north of the Alps and enjoy the warm currents of the Adriatic Sea. The population, originally Etruscan, was later taken over by the Roman Empire and later still by the Austro-Hungarians. It was the Augustinian Monks who, during the Middle Ages, produced the first system of winegrowing and making. Today, the Three Venices, home of the most prestigious schools for oenology, are one of the wealthiest areas in Italy and a leader in the production of high-quality white wines, with fermentation at controlled temperatures, the use of selected yeasts and a new approach to the density of vines planted in the vineyards. Pinot Grigio and Prosecco of Valdobbiadene are the highest expressions of winemaking in this area.

SURPRISING LOMBARDY Lombardy refers to the part of north central Italy whose delineation goes back to the Etruscan age. Already at the time of the Romans the areas of the Valtellina and Lake Garda were famous for their wines. The province of Pavia is located in the southern part, just below Milan, and its winegrowing was subject to a strong Greek influence. Today Pavia counts among its production one of the best Italian Pino Nero wines. The terrain is well drained, rich in gypsum and limestone. Careful management of the harvest results in a refined elegant Pinot Nero.

WE ARE HEREIn the most beautiful heart of Tuscany, immersed in the gentle hills of Chianti, you will find the logistic headquarters where we coordinate all the activities of the detached productive units in the best-known vineyard areas of Italy. From Tuscany to the areas of Pavia, the Veneto and Sicily, we are present in every vineyard and in every cantina, recounting through our wines the history of Altadonna and its terroirs.

OUR WINESIN THE WORLDThe Altadonna brand is present in some of the most important markets in the world, thanksto carefully chosen importers, while in other countries it is distributed directly through qualified channels.

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