FAMIGLIA CASTELLANI 2018 - Chianti Classico Riserva - Tuscany - Italy
FAMIGLIA CASTELLANI - Chianti Classico Riserva - Tuscany, ITALY
Bouquet: Rich with notes of cherries, plums, and iris.
Flavour: Deep cherry and leather flavours with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish.
ITALY
Tuscany
Sangiovese
Product Description
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
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Meat
Perfect with flavorful roasts
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Cheese
Flavorful cheeses
Accolades
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.
Critique Review
“Ripe strawberry and cherry fruit with warm spices. Quite creamy and oaky, balanced, solid and successful on the palate."
90 pts, DecanterWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | ITALY |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Sabino Russo |
| Producer | Castellani spa |
| Average age of vines | 15 years |
| Production method | 225 HL |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Completely mature grapes are crushed right after harvest. When the primary fermentation is complete, the wine is stored in Slavonian oak casks where it performs malolactic fermentation and ages for a minimum period of 24 months. It completes its refinement in bottles for a minimum period of 3 months. |
| Aging | 24 months in oak casks, 3 months in bottle |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Medium-bodied |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Floral, Oak, Red Berries |
| Density | 5800 |
| SKU | IT140 |
Vineyard Info
Specially selected Sangiovese grapes grown in the vineyards of Chianti Classico appellation, the most ancient Chianti area
Reviews & Ratings
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
-
Meat
Perfect with flavorful roasts
-
Cheese
Flavorful cheeses
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.
Critique Review
“Ripe strawberry and cherry fruit with warm spices. Quite creamy and oaky, balanced, solid and successful on the palate."
90 pts, Decanter| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | ITALY |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Sabino Russo |
| Producer | Castellani spa |
| Average age of vines | 15 years |
| Production method | 225 HL |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Completely mature grapes are crushed right after harvest. When the primary fermentation is complete, the wine is stored in Slavonian oak casks where it performs malolactic fermentation and ages for a minimum period of 24 months. It completes its refinement in bottles for a minimum period of 3 months. |
| Aging | 24 months in oak casks, 3 months in bottle |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Medium-bodied |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Floral, Oak, Red Berries |
| Density | 5800 |
| SKU | IT140 |
Specially selected Sangiovese grapes grown in the vineyards of Chianti Classico appellation, the most ancient Chianti area
