Castelvecchi – Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
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Italy
Tuscany
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs
- 2018 (750ml) - 8 006297 006895
- 2017 (750ml) - 8 006297 006390
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Chianti
Appellation Chianti Classico
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking Macerated in concrete tanks 35-40 days.
Aging New barriques for 12 months, bottle 3 years.
Alcohol by Volume 14.0%
Annual Production 15.000 bottles
Markets California, Texas, National
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Bright, Complex & Elegant
Aromas Licorice, Cherry, Currants, Blackberry, Raspberry, Cinnamon, Pepper, Vanilla
Mouthfeel Refreshing with Great Spice
Tasting Notes Bright red color with purple reflections. Fresh scent, complex with intense fruit reminiscent of the scents of red berry fruit such as cherry, currants, blackberry and raspberry. The spicy notes lead back to licorice, cloves, cinnamon, pepper and dark chocolate with a vanilla finish. The taste is warm and enveloping with elegant tannins.
Selling Point From the Falcon's Flight - Lavish High Altitude Riserva
Pairings Bisteca alla Fiorentina, Pecorino Gran Riserva Cheese
Awards
- 2018 - 92pts James Suckling, 90pts Wine Enthusiast
- 2017 - 92pts James Suckling
Sustainability
- 2018 - Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice
- 2017 - Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice
The Story
Selected mostly from plots of Galestro and Albarese, this riserva holds incredible character. 'Lodolaio' is a type of falcon seen in Europe, a tribute to the precision of this wine and the altitude it comes from. Easy to drink habitually, even easier to appreciate.
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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