COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
PRODUCER
Rocca di Castagnoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Organic is an organic red wine from Tuscany, Italy, specifically from Gaiole in Chianti. The estate, Rocca di Castagnoli, has a long history dating back to 900 AD and was acquired by the Cali family in 1981. They have since focused on renovations and organic farming, aiming to express the unique terroir of their vineyards. The wine is primarily made from Sangiovese, with Canaiolo and Colorino grapes. A distinctive feature of the estate is its high-density, head-trained Sangiovese vineyards, which contribute to the wine's character. The vineyards are situated at elevations between 420 and 550 meters, on Galestro soil, and the average vine age is around 35 years. The 2023 vintage is noted for its developing structure.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to 900 AD.
Fact 02
Vineyards are organically certified.
Fact 03
Focus on high-density, head-trained Sangiovese.
Fact 04
Located in Gaiole, a key Chianti Classico sub-region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Organic begins with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks for both alcoholic and malolactic stages. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 3 months in stainless steel, then for 12 months in large oak barrels (botti). The final stage of aging involves 6 months in bottle before the wine is released. The estate employs organic farming practices, having achieved certification by 2017, and focuses on traditional methods to highlight the unique characteristics of the Gaiole in Chianti terroir.
