Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Castellare di Castellina

Country: Italy
Place of Origin: Toscana
Winery: Castellare di Castellina

Description: Only native vines, without Cabernet and Merlot, to maintain the original formula of the famous Italian, maintaining the beautiful red ruby typical of Sangioveto. A wine that wants to reach, with its uniqueness, the maximum of elegance. Intense ruby red with scents of red berries, leather, aromatic herbs, minerals. Soft and balanced tannins. Fresh and fruity in the end.

Production: Vinification: in steel for 18/21 days at a controlled temperature (28°). Malolactic fermentation: Done Aging: 15 months in used barrique Bottle refinement: 15 months Type of wood: French durmast barrel of 5 Hl or 2,25 Hl Harvest: October Hectare gain: 50 q.li/ha. Vines height: 400 mt. s.l.m. Age of productive vines: 20 years.

Food Combination: Pasta, tomatoes, olive oils, olives, mushrooms, fresh fish, free-range poultry, meats, shrimps.

Awards: ◆2011 Vintage *92 Points - Wine Adovocate ◆2009 Vintage *88 Points - Wine Spectator