Chianti Classico DOCG 2023

It tells the story of the territory without frills, with a style faithful to tradition but capable of satisfying contemporary tastes. We're talking about Chianti Classico DOCG from Castellare di Castellina. Produced in the heart of Chianti Classico, in Castellina in Chianti, one of the historic municipalities of this denomination, where the vines climb between 350 and 400 metres above sea level on soils rich in rock, limestone and clay. It's no coincidence that Castellina in Chianti is not only one of the most charming villages in Tuscany, but also an area particularly suited to viticulture. Here the microclimate is characterised by significant temperature variations between day and night, which favours a slow and regular ripening of the grapes, developing complex aromas and a good balance between sugars and acidity. Castellare di Castellina, faithful to its production philosophy, chooses to use only native varieties: 95% Sangiovese, which the company calls by the traditional name ‘Sangioveto’, and 5% Canaiolo, an ancient Tuscan vine that gives the wine softness and a slight spiciness. Vinified in steel to preserve its freshness, with malolactic fermentation carried out, this Chianti Classico is aged for 7 months in French oak barrels. This is followed by a further ageing in the bottle for the same period, for a total of 14 months of maturation before being put on the market. Bright ruby red in colour, the nose is characterised by aromas of fresh red fruit, such as cherry and blackcurrant, followed by notes of liquorice and a hint of vanilla. In the mouth it is round, soft and savoury. The well-present acidity, typical of Sangiovese, makes it lively and gastronomic, while the finish is persistent and harmonious. Excellent with meat dishes, from Florentine steak to roasts, as well as a simple platter of Tuscan cold cuts. Also perfect with pasta dishes with meat sauce, such as pappardelle with wild boar.