COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot
PRODUCER
Castelli del Grevepesa
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Castelgreve Fiasco Chianti Classico 2021 is a wine from the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation in Tuscany, Italy. It is produced by Castelli del Grevepesa, a cooperative established in 1965 to preserve traditional Tuscan winemaking. The wine is notable for its presentation in a traditional straw-covered 'fiasco' bottle. The cooperative comprises approximately 120 members and manages around 300 hectares of vineyards, allowing for the utilization of diverse terroirs. The 2021 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by a difficult spring followed by a hot, dry summer, which contributed to grape ripeness and acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'fiasco' bottle is a traditional Italian wine container, often covered in straw.
Fact 02
Castelli del Grevepesa is the largest cooperative in the Chianti Classico region.
Fact 03
The cooperative model allows for a wide range of terroirs to be utilized in their blends.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage faced spring frost but was saved by a hot, dry summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Castelgreve Fiasco Chianti Classico is produced using traditional vinification techniques. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels, typically for 6 to 10 months, utilizing either Slavonian or French oak. This is followed by a period of bottle refinement. The winemaking philosophy of Castelli del Grevepesa emphasizes authenticity and adherence to traditional Tuscan viticulture. The cooperative structure allows for the integration of grapes from various vineyard sites within the Chianti Classico region.
