Castellare

Chianti Classico

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Castellare

Chianti Classico

Grown in vineyards located in the heart of Chianti in the commune of Castellina, this Chianti Classico relies on the Sangioveto grape, a noble local clone of Sangiovese. Research begun in the late 1970's allowed Castellare to isolate this clone that is responsible for their very unique style of chianti.

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Tasting Notes

This Chianti is brilliant ruby red with an ample bouquet of violets, iris and vanilla followed by elegant layers of fruit on the palate. Dry and full bodied with hints of almond and slight notes of tobacco.

Food Pairing

Recommended with roast beef, tripe, pecorino toscano cheese and hearty dishes.

Grown in vineyards located in the heart of Chianti in the commune of Castellina, this Chianti Classico relies on the Sangioveto grape, a noble local clone of Sangiovese. Research begun in the late 1970's allowed Castellare to isolate this clone that is responsible for their very unique style of chianti.

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Tasting Notes

This Chianti is brilliant ruby red with an ample bouquet of violets, iris and vanilla followed by elegant layers of fruit on the palate. Dry and full bodied with hints of almond and slight notes of tobacco.

Food Pairing

Recommended with roast beef, tripe, pecorino toscano cheese and hearty dishes.

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The 2006 Chianti Classico is a great introduction to the house style, and also happens to be an excellent value in this vintage as well. It is a supple, focused wine with plenty of red fruit supported by a firm, yet well-integrated tannic spine. In 2006 the wine has an additional level of plumpness that makes it especially appealing.
Wine Advocate
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This enjoyable Chianti Classico offers a sweet-smelling nose that recalls Christmas spice, cinnamon, pipe tobacco and blackberry. It has a friendly, sunny disposition and good concentration of flavors and aromas. Blue flowers, cherry and almonds put in appearances on the finish.
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Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name:
Chianti Classico/Estate vineyards in Castellina
Soil composition:
Calcareous
Training method:
Guyot and Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,452 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
0.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1979
Bottles produced of this wine:
100,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
13
Varietal composition:
95% Sangioveto and 5% Canaiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6 days
Fermentation temperature:
81 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers and delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Age of Aging Container:
2 years old
Length of bottle aging:
8 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
30 g/L
Residual sugar:
1 g/L
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