Castelvecchi Solana 2016

Castelvecchi Solana 2016

Castelvecchi, 0,75 l - 14.50%
Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castelvecchi Solana 2016
Produced only in the most favourable vintages, Solana originates from a unique terroir in the world in terms of microclimate and soil characteristics, located at an altitude of 500-600 m. a.s.l., from Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah grapes obtained by reproduction through mass selection. The grapes come from the historic Sangiovese and Merlot vines, which combine in perfect balance with the more recent Syrah vines, perfectly adapted to this terroir.

Colour

Deep red with purple reflections.

Bouquet

The bouquet is elegant with persistent mineral, balsamic, floral and fruity notes such as jam and blackberry. The bouquet is completed with spicy and cocoa notes from ageing in wood.

Flavour

On the palate, it is ample but at the same time supported by balanced acidity and good tastiness, with distinct notes of prune, vanilla and chocolate. The finish is long and intense enhancing the soft tannin.

Pairing

Suitable as a wine to be enjoyed by itself. It is also perfect in combination with red meats.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Lamb
Pork

Features

Name Castelvecchi Solana 2016
Type Red still
Classification IGT Toscana
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Radda in Chianti (Siena).
Climate Altitude: 500-600 m. a.s.l.
No. plants per hectare 2,700-5,000.
Yield per hectare 5,000-6,500 kg/hectare.
Vinification The grapes are harvested by hand when perfectly ripe, and maceration lasts 40 days. After initial settling, the wine is placed to age in steel tanks for a few days and then transferred to first-passage oak barriques. These represent the winery's highest selection of wood and are called 'heart selection'.
Ageing In barriques it is aged for 12 months. The process ends with bottle ageing until optimal ageing is reached.
Total acidity 6.50 gr/L
pH 3.48
Residual sugars 0.50 gr/L
Production year 60,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Suitable as a wine to be enjoyed by itself. It is also perfect in combination with red meats.
On offer Price Castelvecchi Solana 2016 € 47.19  ex VAT

Official awards

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Vintage

Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2016
xtraWine
91/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2017
James Suckling
92/100 
2015
Robert Parker
93/100 
2015
Decanter
93/100 
2013
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