COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo
PRODUCER
Castellani
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Poggio al Casone is a historic estate located on the first hills overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea in the province of Pisa, Tuscany. Owned by the Castellani family, the estate is fully dedicated to organic viticulture, blending traditional Tuscan winemaking heritage with modern ecological sensitivity. The vineyards benefit from a unique coastal microclimate, which brings constant breezes and excellent temperature diurnal shifts, helping to preserve freshness in the grapes even during hot vintages like 2017.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Poggio al Casone estate serves as an experimental vineyard for the University of Pisa to study organic grape growing.
Fact 02
Chianti Superiore has stricter production regulations than standard Chianti, requiring lower yields and higher natural alcohol levels.
Fact 03
The estate's proximity to the Tuscan coast provides a maritime breeze that naturally protects the vines from pests and disease.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Chianti Superiore are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over to ensure gentle extraction of color and tannins. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in traditional large oak casks and stainless steel tanks to preserve the bright, primary red fruit characteristics of the Sangiovese grape while adding subtle structural complexity.
