COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Rocca di Castagnoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Stielle Gran Selezione Rocca di Castagnoli 2019 is a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. It originates from the historic Stielle vineyard, situated on a Tuscan hillside between 500 and 580 meters in altitude. The vineyard's soils are characterized by Alberese with limestone-clay sequences. Rocca di Castagnoli, with a history dating back to the 18th century, is a large estate with significant vineyard holdings. The Stielle vineyard itself has a long-standing tradition of Sangiovese cultivation, with evidence of vines present since 1153. This wine is considered a premier selection from the estate, highlighting the exceptional quality of the Stielle vineyard.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Stielle vineyard has documented Sangiovese cultivation dating back to 1153.
Fact 02
The vineyard sits between 500-580 meters above sea level.
Fact 03
Rocca di Castagnoli estate spans 850 hectares, with 100 dedicated to vineyards.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage received 94 points from James Suckling and 95 from Vinous.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Stielle Gran Selezione begins with a maceration period of 12-20 days at approximately 24°C, utilizing native yeasts for fermentation. Malolactic fermentation takes place in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 18 months in tonneaux and large barrels, followed by a further four months of maturation in large barrels after assembly. A minimum of 12 months of bottle aging is also required. The wine undergoes very wide filtration, which may result in natural sediment.
