2018 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany
A$44.63
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CASDCCCV18
95% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo
Castellare di Castellina does not follow fashion. While many Chianti wineries have lost touch with their Tuscan roots and experimented with blending French varieties and local grapes over the past few decades, the wine made at Castellare keeps a strong commitment to the traditional Tuscan variety of Sangioveto, the original local name for Sangiovese.
Aromas and flavours of cherries, plums, spices, tobacco and licorice. On the palate, it shows both firm structure and refreshing acidity, making it a very versatile food wine. The finish is energetic and minerally.
The 2018 Chianti Classico is an absolutely joyous wine. Bright red cherry fruit, tangy acids and sweet floral notes all run a translucent, super-expressive Chianti Classico that quite frankly knocks it out of the park. The 2018 is so delineated, so vibrant and just so incredibly delicious. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. The oak needs a bit of time to fully integrate, but it already has over the last few months. This is what Sangiovese (called Sangioveto here) and Chianti Classico are all about. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value. Don't miss it.
92 pts - Antonio Galloni, Sep 2020, Drink 2020 - 2036
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany/Toscana |
| Varietals | Sangiovese, Canaiolo |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92 |
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