Castello di Albola
Castello di Albola Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico 0.5l 2010
| Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia, Trebbiano |
| Aging | Maturation continues for 8 years in the small chestnut–wood barrels, in which the fermentation lastes a very long time but is intermittent, starting and stopping depending on the natural variations of temperature and pressure. |
Description
In the ancient lands of Castello di Albola, once ruled by the noble Houses of Tuscany, namely the Pazzi, the Acciaiuoli and the Ginori Conti, the vine has flourished for centuries, and in the sublime beauty of these landscapes it yields perfect fruit. The high altitude, the diversity and suitability of the soils for wine growing, and the perfect exposure form a unified whole, a ‘radiant jewel’ that shines with its own light against the glittering treasure trove that is Chianti Classico, with its sloping hillside vineyards, historic buildings and artistic treasures. This outstanding Estate requires daily dedication and constant care, and rewards those who love it with wines that are truly extraordinary: striving to match the splendour of Castello di Albola, they are authentic and seductive and demand devotion and thoughtful meditation.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1979
- Oenologist: Alessandro Gallo
- Bottles produced: 750.000
- Hectares: 125
This is demonstrated by the interest of the Samminiati who, at the beginning of the 17th century when the male line of the Acciaiuoli had become extinct, took possession of Pian d’Albola thanks to the marriage between Ascanio Samminiati and Caterina Acciaiuoli. When Samminiati died, the property one again passed through a marital alliance to the Pazzis, one of the most noble and ancient Florentine families, who in fact kept it until the middle of the 19th century.
For the next hundred years Pian d’Abola, which in the general census of Chianti in 1832 was declared as one of the very few self-sufficient estates anywhere in the area, passed through several hands until 1940, when it was acquired by Prince Giovanni Ginori Conti. Forty years later it became the property of the Zonin Family, which initiated its second Renaissance. Read more
| Name | Castello di Albola Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico 0.5l 2010 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia, Trebbiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Albola |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti (Siena) |
| Climate | The climate is warm and dry. |
| Soil composition | The vineyard is situated at Pian d’Albola, in the hills of the commune of Radda in Chianti, with southerly exposure. It is characterized by a clayey subsoil of alberese, in which the presence of stones gives good permeability. |
| Wine making | Vinification takes place in caratelli, the typical small Tuscan barrels holding between 100 and 200 liters (22 and 44 gallons), and it is triggered by the inoculation of the so-called “madre” (“mother”) - colonies of different types of yeast deriving from previous vinifications – into the must from grapes that have been partially dried on racks. |
| Aging | Maturation continues for 8 years in the small chestnut–wood barrels, in which the fermentation lastes a very long time but is intermittent, starting and stopping depending on the natural variations of temperature and pressure. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
