Tenuta Castiglioni
Castiglioni Chianti
The rich Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni, this estate’s iconic wine, is clearly in a modern key, but holds fast to the qualities of its local terroir. The labels of the bottles prior to the 2009 vintage presented the caption as “Tenuta di Castiglioni”
DETAILS
- Region: Frescobaldi
- Grape Variety: Sangiovese, Merlot
- Classification: DOCG
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Volume: 750ml
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Colour
A splendid purple-red, with violet highlights.
Nose
The nose lays out intense aromas of bright red fruit, such as wild
strawberry and redcurrant, followed by lovely, pungent notes of anise and cinnamon
plus subtle hints of cocoa powder. I
Palate
In the mouth, a lengthy, slow-paced progression is
accompanied by superb structure, an emphatic acidity, and dense, well-integrated
tannins. The finish is nicely fruit-laden. Tasted March 2013.
Food Pairing
SERVING SUGGESTIONS Ideal with game such as hare and boar, with roasted or sautéed beef, roast of pork, as well as with full-flavoured cheeses.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Site
Tenuta di Castiglioni, Comune di Montespertoli
Vinification
LENGTH OF FERMENTATION: 10 days
LENGTH OF MACERATION ON THE SKINS: 12 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Immediately after the alcoholic fermentation
MATURATION METHOD: Barriques
Ageing
12 months in barriques and 2 months in bottle