FLORENCE, Italy, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Villa Mangiacane,
Michelangelo's hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, is set to begin producing a new
organic Super Tuscan wine.
Mangiacane's new winery director, Antonio Spurio is a student of the great
enologist, Carlo Ferrini, with whom
he collaborated for about 17 years. Spurio noted that,
"Besides growing Sangiovese and continuing with the great wines
produced in these parts, I am convinced that this is the perfect
area to create a new Super Tuscan made of Cabernet Franc. We can
only anticipate that the grapes will follow a very natural
vinification process, and the idea is to cultivate perfect grapes,
so they do not need any additional techniques in the
cellar."
Spurio added, "The transition to organic cultivation is
essential. We want to have a balance as natural as possible with
the nature surrounding the estate."
Mangiacane's rich history dates back to the late 14th century.
The villa was built by the Machiavelli family and designed by
Michelangelo, the famed Italian sculpture, painter and architect of
the High Renaissance. Michelangelo is considered one of the
greatest artists of all time, and under the patronage of the great
Medici family, he produced some of the most famous works of art in
history.
Because of the historical significance of the villa's initial
owner and architect, the original building plans for improvements
are housed at the world famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The Machiavelli family sold the
villa in 1646 to the distinguished aristocratic Mazzei family who
were the premium wine producers at the time and continue to be.
In 2001, the property was acquired by its current owner, who
invested in a multi-million dollar renovation plan to restore the
villa to its former splendor. The restoration was completed in
2007, and the villa opened its doors.
Current owner Glynn Cohen, a
businessman, philanthropist and keen supporter of the arts, is
known for his support of The Friends of Florence, and in particular, the renovation of
Michelangelo's The David in the Academia in Florence where there is a plaque mentioning
Mangiacane.
Mr Cohen welcomed this move noting, "We will begin the
conversion to organic farming immediately. It is the only way
to leave our children better land, rich in biodiversity and free of
pollutants."
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