Enrico Santini is an organic producer in his native Bolgheri in Castagneto Carducci in Livorno province on the Tuscan coast of Italy. He founded the estate in 1998. His previous career was comprised 15 years working for a supermarket (he left in 1995). He then worked in his friend Michele Satta’s winery for three years before founding his own estate – with no winery, no vineyards, and no tools. He borrowed the money to get doing and planted his first vineyard in 1998. He made a winery in the garage and basement of his home. 2000 was his first year of production. Attilio Pagli has consulted here.

Vineyards: 40-70m above sea level. 16 hectares of land of which 12ha are vineyards. 6.8ha (17 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot. 2ha (5 acres) of Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc.

Organics: Santini practiced organic wine-growing from the start.

Organic certification: Yes. AIAB.

Winery: Initially a small winery next to the house. A new one was planned for 2003.

White wines

Bolgheri Bianco DOC, Campo alla Casa: 2001 60% Vermentino, 40% Sauvignon Blanc. | 2003 60% Vermentino, 40% Sauvingon Blanc. 7,000 bottles.

Red wines

Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Montepergoli: 2001 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 5% Sangiovese. | Now Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese. 18m in French oak barrels. 8,000 bottles. 

Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Montalti: 2002 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 20% Sangiovese. 10,000 bottles.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Poggio al Moro: 2001 40% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 10% Merlot. Short time in barrel. | 2003 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese, 10% Syrah.

Contact

Azienda Agricola Enrico Santini

Località Campo alla Casa, 74

I-57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI), Italy

Tel+39 0565 774375 | Website: www.enricosantini.it