Castelvecchi – Capotondo Chianti Classico DOCG
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Italy
Tuscany
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs
- 2020 (750ml) - 8 006297 004150
- 2019 (750ml) - 8 006297 004150
- 2018 (750ml) - 8 006297 004150
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Chianti
Appellation Chianti Classico
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 88% Sangiovese, 12% Canaiolo
Winemaking The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Maceration takes place in cement vats for 25 to 30 days. The wine is then left to age in steel tanks until December, after which it matures partly in large casks and partly in fourth or fifth passage barriques for 12 months, which allows the tannins to mature. Refinement in the bottle follows.
Aging ageing for 12 months in barrique + 12 months in bottle
Annual Production 80.000 bottles
Markets California, Texas, National
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall A wine of great harmony, typical and balanced, with strong c
Aromas Red roses, violets, red berries, blueberry, cherry, plum, slightly spicy
Mouthfeel berries, blueberry, cherry, plum, with a slight spiciness
Tasting Notes Good body, good acidity and freshness, with prevailing floral notes, hints of red roses and violets. The aroma of red fruits prevails, with tendencies to ripe fruit such as berries, blueberry, cherry and plum, slightly spicy. A wine of great harmony, typical and balanced, with great character.
Selling Point best represetation of Castelvecchi vineyards
Pairings Lasagna with mushrooms and sausage, baked red meats, cold cuts, medium-aged cheeses
Awards
- 2020 - 90pts Wine Enthusiast
- 2019 - 95pts Decanter
- 2018 - 90pts James Suckling, 90pts Wine Enthusiast
Sustainability
- 2020 - Vegan, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
- 2019 - Vegan, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
- 2018 - Vegan, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
Sangiovese and Canaiolo in perfect harmony, a blend that represents the territory throughout its millenary history, the absolute uniqueness of a natural environment wisely transformed by the skillful hands of men and the winery secrets passed from generation to generation. The balance between fragrance and softness, between fruit and structure.
About Castelvecchi
Producer Story
Castelvecchi Chianti was acquired by the Paladin family in pursuit of noteworthy, superior, and inimitable Chianti Classico. The estate dates back 1000 years rooting it in the history of the area and possessing a distinct terroir that can only be found in the hills of Radda. Here too, Paladin aims at sustainability and groundbreaking innovation.
Producer Story
Castelvecchi Chianti was acquired by the Paladin family in pursuit of noteworthy, superior, and inimitable Chianti Classico. The estate dates back 1000 years rooting it in the history of the area and possessing a distinct terroir that can only be found in the hills of Radda. Here too, Paladin aims at sustainability and groundbreaking innovation.
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