DOMINI CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINA - I Sodi di San Niccolò 2017

DOMINI CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINA - I Sodi di San Niccolò 2017

It is the standard bearer of Castellare, the pride of the Chianti company for having demonstrated the greatness of Sangioveto in blend with black Malvasia: the 1985 vintage ranked 6th in the first Top 100 drawn up by Wine Spectator in 1988.

Tasting notes:

Intense ruby ​​red in color and with a great olfactory concentration, thanks to the presence of ripe red fruit which leads to notes of jam, but also spices, vanilla and liquorice. In the mouth the wine is characterized by a dense and elegant texture, also supported by the important acidity of the Sangiovese, the tannins are absolutely sweet and the finish is long and very persistent.

Pairings:

Excellent with cured meats and savory meats, with succulent dishes and mature cheeses. Much appreciated in combination with Tuscan Pecorino and Parmesan.

Description of the wine

Grapes:

Sangioveto (85%-90%) and black Malvasia (15-10%)

Name:

IGT Tuscany

Winemaking:

In steel

Refinement:

In 50% new barriques and in bottles

Duration of pre-bottling refinement:

From 24 to 30 months

Bottle refinement:

12 months

Vineyard altitude:

mt. 430

Terrain type:

Calcareous

Breeding system:

Guyot upside down

Plant density:

From 2,700 to 7,000 in new ones

Yield per hectare in grapes:

40/45 Ql

Harvest period:

After mid-October

Fermentation tank material:

Stainless steel - Thermocontrolled

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes