2021 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
ABOUT THIS WINE
An iconic wine that the Mascheroni Stianti family have been producing since 1967, when only very few producers used to produce a Chianti Classico Riserva. It’s produced with 100% of Sangiovese coming from some of the highest vineyards of the Chianti. The unique microclimate and the soil composition of “macigno Toscano” donate to this Sangiovese some of its outstanding complexity and elegance. Aged for 24 months in a combination of French and Slovenian oak casks.
From the producer: "In 2022 we had a warm winter with little rain. March initially hot and then cold which led to a delayed budding. From April temperatures generally above average with very little rain. Flowering started around May 20th. A hailstorm on July 7 slightly affected the entire wine estate. First grapes turning color on July 18th. Around August 16-19 heavy rains but temperatures remained high. Berries presented themselves with thick skins and ripe tannins. Harvest from mid-September to early November."
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Volpaia dates back to 1172. In 1250, Volpaia was a founding member of the Lega del Chianti (Chianti League). The Florentine Republic formed the Lega by dividing its communities into three districts — Castellina, Radda, Gaiole — and allotting each a certain amount of territory. Volpaia was included in the League’s Terziere di Radda. The territories were front-line garrison towns for Florence in the Florentine-Sienese wars, and the emblem for the Chianti League was the “Gallo Nero,” or “Black Rooster” — the current trademark for Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico.
One of the highest-elevation winery in the Chianti area, Castello di Volpaia owns 46 hectares (114 acres) of vineyards, which are situated at 450 to 600 meters (1,300 to 2,130 feet) on the southern hillsides leading up to the village.
Volpaia is committed to organic farming practices in all of its estate vineyards and complies with all of the organic viticulture legislation in the production of its wines (European Community Legislation, rg CE 834/2007 Organic Agricolture; EU Certification 203/3012 for Organic Wine; Controller Q Certificazioni srl).
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ABOUT THIS WINE
An iconic wine that the Mascheroni Stianti family have been producing since 1967, when only very few producers used to produce a Chianti Classico Riserva. It’s produced with 100% of Sangiovese coming from some of the highest vineyards of the Chianti. The unique microclimate and the soil composition of “macigno Toscano” donate to this Sangiovese some of its outstanding complexity and elegance. Aged for 24 months in a combination of French and Slovenian oak casks.
From the producer: "In 2022 we had a warm winter with little rain. March initially hot and then cold which led to a delayed budding. From April temperatures generally above average with very little rain. Flowering started around May 20th. A hailstorm on July 7 slightly affected the entire wine estate. First grapes turning color on July 18th. Around August 16-19 heavy rains but temperatures remained high. Berries presented themselves with thick skins and ripe tannins. Harvest from mid-September to early November."
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Volpaia dates back to 1172. In 1250, Volpaia was a founding member of the Lega del Chianti (Chianti League). The Florentine Republic formed the Lega by dividing its communities into three districts — Castellina, Radda, Gaiole — and allotting each a certain amount of territory. Volpaia was included in the League’s Terziere di Radda. The territories were front-line garrison towns for Florence in the Florentine-Sienese wars, and the emblem for the Chianti League was the “Gallo Nero,” or “Black Rooster” — the current trademark for Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico.
One of the highest-elevation winery in the Chianti area, Castello di Volpaia owns 46 hectares (114 acres) of vineyards, which are situated at 450 to 600 meters (1,300 to 2,130 feet) on the southern hillsides leading up to the village.
Volpaia is committed to organic farming practices in all of its estate vineyards and complies with all of the organic viticulture legislation in the production of its wines (European Community Legislation, rg CE 834/2007 Organic Agricolture; EU Certification 203/3012 for Organic Wine; Controller Q Certificazioni srl).
