By Donatella Cinelli Colombini – Wine Destination – Fattoria del Colle Trequanda, Casato Prime Donne Montalcino

Sanchimento wine is at the heart of an experimental project shaping the future white wines and vineyards of Donatella Cinelli Colombini. The grapes used include Traminer and Sangiovese grown at Fattoria del Colle, alongside purchased Procanico and Grechetto—two native Tuscan varieties. Procanico is a Trebbiano variant with smaller clusters, while Grechetto is highly prized by our female winemakers for its exceptional quality potential. However, in southern Tuscany, it bears a name that strikes fear into the sales team: *pulcinculo*—(fleas in the bottom) a term derived from the small black dot found at the base of the berries.

SANCHIMENTO: AN ALMOST-ORANGE SUPERTUSCAN

To determine the best way to express the qualities of each grape variety, the winemaking process utilized a variety of vessels: two terracotta amphorae, a Clayver, a concrete egg-shaped tank, and, naturally, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. The vinification process was thus complex and bold—almost like an experimental laboratory.

Ultimately, only a portion of the white wine produced in 2025 was used to create Sanchimento. We sought to maintain stylistic consistency with the past while simultaneously enhancing quality—and we believe we succeeded.

The complex, refined style of this white wine stems primarily from the portion of grapes (about one-quarter) vinified in amphorae—”orange wine” style—meaning they were fermented in contact with the skins and without added yeasts.…

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