FAMIGLIA CASTELLANI - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany - Italy
FAMIGLIA CASTELLANI - Chianti Classico Riserva - Tuscany, ITALY
Bouquet: Rich with notes of cherries, plums, and iris.
Flavour: Deep cherry and leather flavours with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish.
ITALY
Chianti Classico Riserva
Sangiovese
Product Description
Description
Intense bouquet of small berries mild seasoned oak and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. Deep cherry and leather flavours with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Perfect with flavorful roasts
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Cheese
Flavorful cheeses
Accolades
Awards
Luca Maroni 90 Points
An Italian wine expert, famous wine journalist, critic and author, Luca Maroni has also created his own rating system for wines, contributed to wine education and has collaborated with top Italian wineries.
James Suckling 93 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Aged in Oak Barrel 24 Months
This wine has been aged in oak barrel.
Critique Review
Full-bodied with some good structure on the palate and a chewy finish. Drink now, but better in 2021.
James SucklingWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Chianti Classico Riserva |
| Country | ITALY |
| Winemakers | Sabino Russo |
| Producer | Castellani spa |
| Average age of vines | 15 years |
| Harvest method | manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Completely mature grapes are crushed right after harvest. When the primary fermentation is complete, the wine is stored in Slavonian oak casks where it performs malolactic fermentation and ages for a minimum period of 24 months. It completes its refinement in bottles for a minimum period of 3 months. |
| Aging | 24 months in oak casks, 3 months in bottle |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Medium-bodied |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Floral, Oak, Red Berries |
| SKU | IT140 |
Vineyard Info
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Intense bouquet of small berries mild seasoned oak and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. Deep cherry and leather flavours with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Perfect with flavorful roasts
-
Cheese
Flavorful cheeses
Awards
Luca Maroni 90 Points
An Italian wine expert, famous wine journalist, critic and author, Luca Maroni has also created his own rating system for wines, contributed to wine education and has collaborated with top Italian wineries.
James Suckling 93 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Aged in Oak Barrel 24 Months
This wine has been aged in oak barrel.
Critique Review
Full-bodied with some good structure on the palate and a chewy finish. Drink now, but better in 2021.
James Suckling| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Chianti Classico Riserva |
| Country | ITALY |
| Winemakers | Sabino Russo |
| Producer | Castellani spa |
| Average age of vines | 15 years |
| Harvest method | manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Completely mature grapes are crushed right after harvest. When the primary fermentation is complete, the wine is stored in Slavonian oak casks where it performs malolactic fermentation and ages for a minimum period of 24 months. It completes its refinement in bottles for a minimum period of 3 months. |
| Aging | 24 months in oak casks, 3 months in bottle |
| Alcohol | 13.0% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Medium-bodied |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Floral, Oak, Red Berries |
| SKU | IT140 |
