FrescobaldiCastiglioni Chianti DOCG 2022

Product code: 16696
£17.15 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Chianti
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Frescobaldi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Nicolò d'Afflitto
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Chianti
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Frescobaldi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Nicolò d'Afflitto
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot

Product Notes

The Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG reigns from the famed winemaking region of Chianti in Italy. This robust and vivacious red exhibits an exquisite balance of intense aromatic layers with a beautifully fruity bouquet of blackberry and cherries, peppered with delicate spiced notes. Redolent, velvety palate is engaging, underscored by the firm tannic structure and a long, refreshing finish, rendering it an ideal companion for your gastronomic indulgences. The label, imbued with the notable Frescobaldi legacy of Italian finesse, embodies an unparalleled dedication to viticultural enchantment, a veritable testament to their wine crafting artistry.

Tasting Notes

Chianti Castiglioni 2020 is a wine with a stunning ruby red colour and shades of purple. It has a pleasantly fruity bouquet, with notes that bring to mind strawberry, marascacherry, raspberry and fig; the fruit is accompanied by delightful floral and Mediterranean aromas. The delightful spicy note is also pleasant, with elegant fragrances of pepper and cloves. It offers a delightful vivacity on the palate. The finale is long, clean-cut and delicate, with a remarkable taste-olfactory conformity.

About the Winery

Frescobaldi

Established in the heart of Tuscany in 1308, Frescobaldi winery is a quintessentially Italian brand, spanning 700 years and 30 generations. Embedded in the verdant landscape, the winery's vineyards sprawl across six estates in different corners of the region. Each estate boasts a diverse terroir, which profoundly influences the singular taste and quality of Frescobaldi's wines.

The wine portfolio of Frescobaldi represents a unique fusion of tradition and innovation. Jailbird with an allure that spans centuries, the brand offers a rich collection including not just tantalising reds and fresh whites, but also enchanting rosés and sparkling wines. True to its Italian core, and commendably, the winery has also upheld the practice of producing traditional dessert wines with extraordinary finesse.

Sustainability forms the heart of this prestigious winery. Through progressive vineyard and cellar practices! Frescobaldi works tirelessly to preserve the purity of its grounds. This conscientious approach not only impacts the vineyards today, but also ensures their prosperity for generations to come.

The values of heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability are seamlessly interwoven to craft the narrative of Frescobaldi winery. No effort is spared in the pursuit of creating top-quality wines that are expressive of their origin and varietal character. This tireless dedication has helped Frescobaldi winery earn a place of high esteem amongst wine cognoscenti worldwide.

At Frescobaldi Winery, each bottle that makes it to your table is a synonym for tradition and an eloquent expression of the Tuscan terroir. As you take a sip, you are not just tasting a wine, you're experiencing a history that has been written over the centuries.

https://www.frescobaldi.com

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