Castellare Chianti Classico
92pointsVinous · 2022 vintage- Region
- Italy, Tuscany
- Appellation
- DOCG
- Grapes
- 100% Sangiovese
- Color
- Red
- Vintages
- 2022
- Mevushal
- No
- Supervision
- OU ; Rabbi Its’hak Katz Kehal Yereim Paris Chareidi
Scores by vintage
3 scores of 90 points and above.
Silky, aromatic, and light on its feet.
- 91James Suckling2022
- 90Wine Spectator2022
Scores are for the vintages we carry. Ranges are barrel-sample scores given before bottling.
Expert Notes
“A bright ruby red in color, this Chianti Classico shows well-integrated aromas of tart red cherries, tobacco, sunbaked earth, and a hint of cedar spice. On the palate, firm structure and refreshing acidity make it a very versatile food wine.. ”
Tasting Notes
Bright ruby red color with purple highlights. Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of aromas and the final note of sweetness, the wine is characterized by an excellent balance in the mouth.
Food Pairing
A very versatile wine, ideally paired with structured main dishes. It also goes well with stewed dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 17°C (61 to 63°F).
The Region
The scenic hills of Tuscany are home to the cities of Florence and Siena, as well as to Chianti, a blend made primarily from the Sangiovese grape. It was once known as an inexpensive table wine marked by its bulbous bottle and woven base, but efforts by innovative winemakers have produced very fine examples that have made the wine world reconsider the cliché. Chianti is a dry, medium-bodied wine with high acids, moderate tannins and flavors of cherry, herbs and sweet spice. One of the most aged and revered wines in Italy is Brunello di Montalcino, made entirely from a clone of Sangiovese grown near the town of Montalcino. It is a medium- to full-bodied dry wine that tastes of black fruits, earth and pepper.
The Grape
Sangiovese (or Nielluccio in Corsica), a dark-berried vine, is the most widely planted grape variety in Italy. Virtually synonymous with the red wines of Tuscany, and all the romanticism that goes with the territory, Sangiovese is the core constituent in some of the great names in Italian wine. Italy's love affair with Sangiovese – and indeed the world's – is generations old, though recent grapevine research suggests the variety is not as ancient as once thought.
