Castellare Chianti Classico

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Wine Description

Made from 95% Sangioveto and 5% Canaiolo harvested from estate vineyards located 1,200 feet above sea level, in the heart of Chianti Classico. After harvest, the grapes are crushed, de-stemmed and macerated in contact with the skins for 15-20 days. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to 225 and 500 liter barrels for seven months.

Alessandro Cellai
Castellare Vines
Castellare Vineyard
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Acclaim
Bright plum and floral aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fruity finish. Delicious.
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2007
The 2005 Chianti Classico is a straightforward, pleasing Chianti to drink over the next few years.
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2008
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name
Chianti Classico/Estate vineyards in Castellina
Soil composition
Diatomaceous
Training method
Upside down Guyot
Elevation:
1,200 feet
Vines/acre:
1,093
Exposure:
Southwestern
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1979
Bottles produced of this wine:
90,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
15-20
Varietal composition:
95% Sangioveto and 5% Canaiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8 days
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques and barrels
Size of aging container:
225-500 L
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Length of bottle aging:
7 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
29 g/L