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Description of the Castellare Di Castellina Winery
Domaine Castellare Di Castellina, located in the heart of Chianti Classico in Tuscany, is renowned for its devotion to reflecting the authenticity and richness of the Tuscan terroir. This estate follows ecological viticultural practices to cultivate its vines, producing wines that are not only environmentally friendly but also deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition. Castellare combines ancestral methods and modern technologies to offer wines of exceptional quality.
Description of the Chianti Classico Cuvée
The Cuvée Chianti Classico from Castellare Di Castellina is a perfect example of the elegance and complexity that the Sangiovese grape variety can offer, complemented by small proportions of other indigenous grape varieties. This wine is the result of a rigorous selection of the best grapes, followed by careful vinification and aging in oak barrels. It presents a perfect balance between ripe fruit aromas and spicy and woody nuances, typical of great Chianti Classico.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This cuvée releases vibrant aromas of cherry and plum, accompanied by notes of tobacco, leather and undergrowth. Sweet spices and a slight woodiness enrich the bouquet, bringing additional complexity which makes this Chianti Classico particularly captivating and pleasant to taste.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape varieties: Mainly Sangiovese, with other local grape varieties
- Profile: A wine with a robust structure, well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity, which together contribute to a long persistence on the palate. Chianti Classico from Castellare is renowned for its elegance, refinement and ability to age gracefully.
- Aging Potential: This Chianti Classico has excellent aging potential, capable of improving and developing greater complexity over the years in the cellar.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Ideal to accompany traditional Italian dishes such as osso buco, pasta with tomato sauces or grilled meats. This Chianti Classico is also an excellent choice for mature cheeses, where its tannins and balanced acidity can pair harmoniously with the richness of the cheeses.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!