Castelli Chianti Classico – Italian Wine
| Winery: | Maestro di Antichi Castelli |
| Category: | Italian Wine |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Region: | Toscano, Italy |
| Grapes: | Sangiovese |
| Vinification: | Destemmed grapes are crushed and pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks for around 15 days at a controlled temperature of 16°C (61°F). Before being released, the wine is matured for four months in stainless steel tanks, followed by two months in bottle. |
| Color: | Straw yellow color. |
| Bouquet: | Underbrush, toasted oak, and charred earth are some of the aromas you’ll find in this medium-bodied Chianti. |
| Palate: | The palate offers ripe black cherry, espresso, licorice notes, pulled taut by close-grained tannins. |
| Pairing: | Pairs well with beef, veal, poultry. |
About the Tuscan Region and the Sangiovese Grape:
When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape typical to most great Tuscan reds. The term “Super Tuscans” originally designated high-quality wines but now applies to any Tuscan wine that does not fall into a DOC classification. The best of them combine modern winemaking with genuine reverence for the grape.
The Sangiovese, Italy’s most planted grape variety, is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Chianti.