Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

The Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG from Castellare di Castellina is a great Tuscan wine. An authentic wine, a perfect expression of its territory. It comes from the charming village of Castellina in Chianti, between Florence and Siena. This area, characterised by limestone hills and altitudes between 350 and 400 metres, offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of Sangiovese, the main grape variety of Chianti Classico. Castellare di Castellina, born from the fusion of some historic wineries, uses only native vines, without adding international varieties such as Cabernet or Merlot, to preserve the identity of the territory. Specifically, this Chianti is composed of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo. Vinification takes place in steel with malolactic fermentation, followed by ageing for 15 months in French oak barrels, and a further 15 months in the bottle. This process gives the wine an elegant structure and an aromatic complexity that develops over time. Visually, the wine is a brilliant ruby red, tending towards garnet with ageing. On the nose, it offers intense notes of violets, ripe berries, liquorice and a light touch of vanilla. In the mouth it is dry, harmonious and velvety, with good acidity and an elegant finish. This local red wine goes very well with roasts, poultry, game and medium-aged cheeses. But if we want to really put it at ease, let's serve it with a succulent Florentine steak. Pure gastronomic pleasure.