COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera
PRODUCER
Castellare di Castellina
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
I Sodi di S. Niccolò 2018 is a red wine from Castellare di Castellina in Tuscany, Italy, produced under the Toscana IGT appellation. It is primarily made from 85% Sangiovese and 15% Malvasia Nera. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of approximately 430 meters, on calcareous and clay-limestone soils. The estate, founded in 1968 by Paolo Panerai, is known for its dedication to traditional Tuscan winemaking principles combined with innovative techniques and a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture. The name 'I Sodi di S. Niccolò' reflects the challenging, hand-worked nature of the vineyard plots and the proximity to the 14th-century church of San Niccolò.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'I Sodi' refers to the hard, hand-worked lands.
Fact 02
The estate is located on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
Fact 03
The winery was founded in 1968, the same year as the moon landing.
Fact 04
The bird on the label symbolizes sustainability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for I Sodi di S. Niccolò 2018 involves plot-by-plot alcoholic fermentation in steel vats at around 25°C for 7 days. Maceration lasts for approximately 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for about 30 months in French oak barrels, with two-thirds being new. Following barrel aging, it receives an additional 10 months of bottle aging before release. Sustainable viticulture practices are integral to the estate's approach.
