Castellare di Castellina : Riserva 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Castellare di Castellina

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a ruby-red hue, characteristic of sangioveto.

Nose

Fragrant and fresh, the nose reveals aromas of red fruits, licorice and redcurrant, accompanied by a subtle touch of vanilla.

Palate

Round and supple, the palate charms with its savory character and velvety tannins. The elegant, lingering finish pleasantly extends the tasting experience.

Food and wine pairings

This 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva pairs perfectly with roasted red and white meats, poultry, rabbit, as well as a selection of assorted cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully enjoy this 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

A Chianti Classico Riserva true to traditional Tuscan grape varieties

The estate

Founded in the late 1960s by Milanese publisher Paolo Panerai, who brought together several historic estates, Castellare di Castellina spans 33 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico in Tuscany. The estate stands out for its exclusive commitment to native Tuscan grape varieties: sangioveto, canaiolo and colorino. Its grand cru “I Sodi di San Niccolò”, a pioneer among Supertuscans made solely from native varieties, ages in the crypt of a 14th-century church. Internationally recognized, Castellare di Castellina embodies a successful alliance between Tuscan tradition and winemaking innovation.

The vineyard

The vines dedicated to this Chianti Classico are planted in Castellina in Chianti, in the province of Siena, on limestone soils located between 350 and 400 meters above sea level.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage was marked in Tuscany by a warm season. Spring rains provided valuable water reserves to face the summer drought. Mid-August rainfall made it possible to achieve optimal ripeness of the grapes, harvested from September 10.

Vinification and aging

Vinification of the 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva takes place in stainless-steel tanks. The wine then benefits from 15 months of aging in 2.25- and 5-hectoliter French oak barrels, followed by an additional 15 months in bottle before release.

Grape varieties

Sangioveto (90%) and canaiolo (10%).