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Tuscany's Most Sophisticated Chianti: Castell'in Villa (92 points)

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92 Points - Wine Spectator
91 Points and Year's Best - Wine & Spirits

At Castell'in Villa, it's all about the purity of sangiovese, the grape that has been at the heart of Tuscany for thousands of years. The Principessa turned farmer and winemaker tells her story through her wines. Your first aroma and taste will immediately transport you to this gorgeous hamlet and make you dream of Tuscany.
- Jeffrey Meisel, Gilt Taste Wine Director

Why to buy: Castell’in Villa dates back to the 1200s but remains one of Chianti’s top-quality estates where they hand-harvest grapes and stick to very strict yield guidelines.

Nose, palate and pairing: Cherries and oak on the nose. Clean fruit with delicate florals on the palate. Long with good acidity. This Chianti is on the lighter side and goes well with delicate, herby pastas, seared fish and stewed poultry or roasted pork.

The backstory:As one of the oldest estates in the region, Castell’in Villa adheres to a philosophy where wines are released only when they’ve reached a particular maturity. You’ll never open one of their bottles prematurely. Known for its profound respect for natural evolution of vines, this estate makes wines that are intelligently crafted and age for a long time.

Varietals:100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 13%
Appellation:Chianti Classico DOCG
Additional Information
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Castell'In Villa Tuscany, Italy

Owned and operated by Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa, this estate skillfully crafts traditional wines from estate-grown, hand-selected fruit. With vineyards that extend over eight different growing sites, wines from this estate reflect the diversity of the soils in the Tuscan countryside.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 30 2013 - Jun 5 2013

Once your order is processed, you wine will be ground shipped to you.

 

We Love This With

A glass of this dry, delicate wine is lovely with a light pasta dish or a pan-seared filet of fish. Marinate the filet with loads of fresh herbs like basil, thyme and oregano and serve with roasted fennel and a farro salad with orange zest, olive oil and wilted spinach.

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  • Drink now through 2015
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  • Serve at 55 - 65 F

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