• FAMIGLIA CASTELLANI 2018 - Chianti Classico Riserva - Tuscany - Italy
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FAMIGLIA CASTELLANI 2018 - Chianti Classico Riserva - Tuscany - Italy

Vintage: 2018

IT140

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Intense bouquet of small berries mild seasoned oak and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. Deep cherry and leather flavours with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish.

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Description

Intense bouquet of small berries mild seasoned oak and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. Deep cherry and leather flavours with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish.

Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.

How to pair it

Perfect with flavorful roasts, pastas, and cheeses.<br> Serve at room temperature.
Awards
Decanter 90 Points
Among the top British wine-lifestlye magazines, Decanter is a staple in the wine industry, offering magazine reviews, international wine competitions and wine guides.
"Ripe strawberry and cherry fruit with warm spices. Quite creamy and oaky, balanced, solid and successful on the palate."
90 Points, Decanter
Product Type
Red Wine
Region

Tuscany

Grape Varietal

Sangiovese

Vintage

2018

Country

Italy

Age of Vines

15 years

Producers

Viticoltori Friulani La Delizia S.C.A.

Harvest Method

Mechanical

Alcohol Percentage

13.00%

Fermentation and Maceration

Wine obtained from grillo grapes tjat are harvested and selected late august into the first ten days of september.the grapes are de-stemmed, and subjected to a cold skin maceration for 8 hours. afterwards, a soft pressing is carried out and the must is clarified and fermented at a controlled temperature of 13-15 °c for about 15 days. after alcoholic fermentation, the wine is matured in the noble oak for 2-3 months, then stabilized, filtered and bottled.

Malolactic Fermentation

No

Mouth Attribute

Medium-bodied, supple tannin, and balanced acidity

Nose Attribute

Cherry, plum, floral, and subtle oak

Aging

24 months in oak casks, 3 months in bottle

Production

225 HL

Altitude of Vineyard

550 m

Density

5800

Production Style

Traditional

Total Production

30,000 bottles

SKU
IT140

specially selected Sangiovese grapes grown in the vineyards of Chianti Classico appellation, the most ancient Chianti area

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