Castellare

Chianti Classico

Castellare

Chianti Classico

Made from 60% Malvasia Toscana and 40% Trebbiano Toscano harvested from various estate vineyards in Castellina in Chianti. After harvest, the grapes are crushed and fermented in small oak barrels (caratelli) where they are aged for four to five years.

Tasting Notes

Castellare’s Vin Santo is brilliant amber in color. The nose is clean with hints of vanilla, banana, and chocolate. The wine lends a gentle sweetness on the palate with optimal structure, rich flavors, and an exceptional finish.

Food Pairing

Recommended on its own, or with biscotti and fruit tarts.

Made from 60% Malvasia Toscana and 40% Trebbiano Toscano harvested from various estate vineyards in Castellina in Chianti. After harvest, the grapes are crushed and fermented in small oak barrels (caratelli) where they are aged for four to five years.

Tasting Notes

Castellare’s Vin Santo is brilliant amber in color. The nose is clean with hints of vanilla, banana, and chocolate. The wine lends a gentle sweetness on the palate with optimal structure, rich flavors, and an exceptional finish.

Food Pairing

Recommended on its own, or with biscotti and fruit tarts.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name:
Chianti Classico/Estate vineyards in Castellina
Soil composition:
Calcareous
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
1,452 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
0.8 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1979
Bottles produced of this wine:
1,200

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
95% Sangioveto and 5% Canaiolo
Fermentation container:
Caratelli - small oak barrels
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Caratelli - small oak barrels
Size of aging container:
100L
Type of oak:
French and Italian oak
Length of aging before bottling:
5 years
Age of Aging Container:
1 year old
Length of bottle aging:
8 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
16 %
Dry extract:
44 g/L
Residual sugar:
75 g/L