The village of Castagnoli rises from the heart of the Chianti Classico area – Chiantishire in its most glamorous and international definition. Castagnoli means tradition but also experimentation. Castagnoli produces sangiovese and Chianti Classico with its own clones.
Grape varieties: 95% sangiovese, 5% canaiolo.
Vineyard: Poggio a' Frati.
Maturation: in oak barrels for at least 15 months.
Ageing in glass: 12 months.
Alcoholic content: 13% vol.
Serving temperature: 18°C
Vinification: Maceration without stalks is performed at a controlled temperature of 28°C for 10-12 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs in steel vats. Maturation of at least 15 months follows, managed partly in oak casks and partly in new, first-passage tonneaux. The wine is blended in stainless steel vats. Very wide filtration is applied at the bottling stage, which is followed by ageing in glass for at least 12 months.
AWARDS
Year 2008 Chianti Classico Poggio a' Frati Riserva 2004.
Three Glasses assigned by Guida ai Vini d’Italia, Gambero Rosso-Slow Food.
Three Stars from Guida ai Vini d’Italia by Veronelli Publisher.
17 points assigned by Guida Vini d’Italia de L’Espresso.
