{"product_id":"castellare-di-castellina-chianti-classico-il-poggiale-riserva-2023","title":"Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Il Poggiale Riserva 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastellare di Castellina Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva is a red wine that embodies the authentic character of Tuscany. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a solid structure with a fresh profile, standing out for its \u003cstrong\u003erounded and well-integrated tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it offers a long and silky finish, characterised by a clear aromatic profile with floral hints of violet, fruity notes of cherry and precise mineral nuances. The tasting experience is balanced between intensity and formal rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this label are grown in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico. The bunches come exclusively from the \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard Il Poggiale\u003c\/strong\u003e, located between three hundred and fifty and four hundred metres above sea level with a south-west exposure. The clay-limestone and silty soils, combined with low yields, ensure a concentrated and balanced expression, supported by lively freshness. The estate operates with an agricultural approach aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eprotecting the land\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding the use of pesticides and herbicides to preserve the ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process involves a ten-day maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature and a two-week alcoholic fermentation in steel. Malolactic fermentation is completed before the wine is transferred to wood. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of twelve to eighteen months, enriching its aromatic spectrum. Finally, a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003eglass ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of twelve months allows for the perfect integration of the tannins and impeccable flavour persistence before release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1977, \u003cstrong\u003eCastellare di Castellina\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates Tuscan excellence by protecting the land without the use of pesticides or herbicides. From this philosophy comes Il Poggiale, a majestic \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico cru\u003c\/strong\u003e produced from a single vineyard facing south-west. The nearly thirty-year-old vines yield grapes of exceptional concentration thanks to low yields. Under the masterful care of Alessandro Cellai, the Riserva matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e and subsequently in the bottle, enhancing the aristocratic elegance, profound complexity, and immense expressive power of Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castellare di Castellina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47998967283883,"sku":"62742","price":54.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/castellare-di-castellina-chianti-classico-il-poggiale-riserva-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}