Technical Details
Food pairing
Ideal with pasta in tomato or light meat sauces, risottos, delicate white and red meats, semi-cured charcuterie, grilled vegetables, eggplant parmesan, and pizzas
such as Margherita or topped with light, Mediterranean ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel with selected yeasts, aging in steel for 8/10 months. During the process, addition of Chestwine that is an Oneological Tannin,
obtained from by-products of the chestnut tree. It has an antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, it replaces Sulfites ( Natural wine, No added Sulfites).
Ageing
Aging in steel for 8/10 months. During the process
addition of Chestwine that is an Oneological tannin obtained
from by-products of the chestnut tree. It has an antioxidant
and antimicrobial activity, it replaces Sulfites
( Natural wine, No added Sulfites).
Estate
San Valentino is an organic winery founded in 1997, nestled in the hills of Rimini near the Adriatic Sea. Covering 15 hectares, it has been fully organic since
2009 under the guidance of the founder Roberto Mascarin. Today, the winery is led by its founder Roberto Mascarin together with local entrepreneur Gianluca Marchetti.
The vineyards are planted with grapes Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and the native Rebola. Among its projects, the innovative label Floowers, natural wine with
Chestwine technology and the Vivi line, White and Red, a tribute to Valeria Vivian, Roberto's late wife, symbolizing strength, elegance, and personality.
Grapes
Organically grown Sangiovese grapes with no added sulfites.
Background
The acclaimed organic winery on the Adriatic Coast in Emilia-Romagna, proudly announces the U.S. debut of FLOOWERS, a groundbreaking Rimini DOC Sangiovese Superiore made without added sulfites. This is the first Italian wine producer to enter the U.S. market with a no-sulfites-added Sangiovese, paving the way for sustainability and innovation in this category.
"We wanted to challenge convention without losing touch with our roots," says Roberto Mascarin, founder of San Valentino. "With FLOOWERS, we continue our journey of natural viticulture, proving that innovation can be an act of respect - for the land, for time, and for those who drink our wines."
Crafted from 100% organically-grown Sangiovese grapes, FLOOWERS is vinified in steel to preserve purity and freshness. During the vinification and the aging, the wine is protected by CHESTWINE - an all-natural extract derived from chestnut flowers (Castanea sativa) - instead of chemical preservatives. Developed by researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança in Portugal, CHESTWINE protects against oxidation and bacterial contamination while maintaining the wine's natural color, aromatic integrity, and structure, which are often diminished with the use of sulfites.
"For U.S. consumers, FLOOWERS represents access to something revolutionary yet authentic — a terroir-driven Italian wine made with cutting-edge natural technology," said Enrico Farello, Italian Portfolio Director at Touton Selections Ltd. "As health-conscious drinking trends grow, sulfite-free wines like this offer a bridge between science and craftsmanship, bringing new life to a category ready for rediscovery."
The name FLOOWERS carries layered meaning - it celebrates both the purity and vitality of the flower and the infinite connection between nature, love, and humanity, represented by the intertwined double "o" on the logo. A blooming chestnut tree stands above a couple walking hand-in-hand, another poetic symbol of renewal and harmony on the label CHESTWINE is a patented innovation and a model of circular economy. By transforming an agricultural by-product - chestnut flowers - into a protective extract, it reduces waste while enhancing the wine's natural defenses. Research has shown that wines treated with CHESTWINE demonstrate greater aromatic expression and stability compared to those made with traditional sulfites.
This advancement aligns with San Valentino's long-standing commitment to organic and sustainable viticulture. Founded in the 1990s by Roberto Mascarin, the 15-hectare estate overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is known for small, artisanal wine production that reflects the minerality of Rimini's clay-limestone soils. San Valentino has been fully certified organic since 2009. Nowadays the company is guided by consulting winemaker Andrea Lupi.
At the end of 2022, entrepreneur Gianluca Marchetti joined Mascarin in leading the winery, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation. FLOOWERS marks a continuation of this path - an emblem of mindful experimentation rooted in family tradition.
FLOOWERS is distributed in the U.S., with limited availability in Italy.
Tasting notes
100% Sangiovese. Ruby intense red color. Aromas of red fruits, violet, aromatic herbs, licorice root, a vegetal note reminiscent of a delicate smoky touch.
On the palate it is vibrant and savory, with lively tannins, warmth, long, elegant finish with a refined bitter note.
