COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
100% Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Castello di Albola
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castello di Albola Chianti Classico is produced in Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The estate boasts a long winemaking history, with its vineyards situated at some of the highest altitudes within the Chianti Classico appellation. Since 1979, the Zonin family has owned the estate, focusing on vineyard renovation and quality. The 2024 vintage, made from 100% Sangiovese, is noted for its elegance and freshness, attributed to the high-elevation terroir. The estate also adheres to certified organic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are among the highest in Chianti Classico, reaching up to 650 meters.
Fact 02
The estate is a historic medieval village dating back centuries.
Fact 03
Certified organic farming practices are employed.
Fact 04
The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, specifically the ancient 'Sangioveto' clone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Castello di Albola Chianti Classico is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact for 2-4 weeks. Following malolactic fermentation, it is aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. The grapes are hand-harvested in early October. The estate employs certified organic farming practices.
