Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico 2021

Italia / Toscana

Delicious medium-bodied red made from grapes grown on hillside vineyards in the historic center of the Chianti appellation, at more than 400 meters above sea level. Made only with local grapes varieties with the usual addition of Cabernet or Merlot.
Manually harvested.
13.5% vol.

Appellation: Chianti Classico

Grape Variety: 95% Sangioveto & 5% Canaiolo.

Winemaking: Made in stainless steel tanks and aged for 7 months in used French oak barrels (225 & 500 liters).

Awards: Wine Spectator: 92 points
Vinous: 92 points
Raffaele Vecchione: 91 points

Presentation: Cardboard box of 6 bottles.
Available

What do the experts say?

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Raffaele Vecchione: "Apricot juice and white peach in the primary profile. Genuine and pleasant with hints of cherries and lemon peel. Medium to full bodied on the palate, well smoothed tannins ad a precise finish of pleasurable length. Drink now or hold"

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