Castellare di Castellina
Le Ginestre 2025
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Sauvignon, 40% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Matured for 4 months in the bottle |
Description
What kind of wine is it
Le Ginestre by Castellare di Castellina is a white wine with a typical geographical indication from Tuscany, created from an elegant blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and vinified in stainless steel. The bouquet reveals notes of yellow peach, boxwood and elderflower, combined with gooseberry and vanilla. On the palate it is smooth, with a balanced structure and vibrant savouriness. Perfect with seafood risottos or white meats, it also pairs beautifully with Tuscan cured meats.
Where does it come from
This white wine originates in Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany, from vines cultivated without the use of chemical products. The vineyards, situated between 350 and 400 metres above sea level, rest on calcareous-clay soils. This territorial combination, together with Guyot training and low yields, encourages the ripening of the grapes and ensures the wine has remarkable aromatic tension.
How is it produced
The grapes, harvested at the end of September, are vinified in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the primary aromas. To guarantee a linear drinkability and a pronounced acidic backbone, malolactic fermentation is not carried out and no barrels are used. The process concludes with a bottle ageing of four months, ideal for merging smoothness with freshness and enhancing a savoury and delicate profile.
History and Curiosities
The Castellare di Castellina winery, run by a family of winemakers, has been producing quality wines since 1977 in the heart of Chianti Classico. Le Ginestre demonstrates that Tuscany is also a land of white wines, even with international grape varieties. A distinctive feature of this label is the care of the vineyards, which are cultivated without the use of chemical products.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Alessandro Cellai
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 33
The red wine I Sodi di S.Niccolò Toscana IGT, vintage 2021, from the Castellare di Castellina winery was rated 99 Falstaff points in 2025 by Othmar Kiem and Simon Staffler. It is a wine made from Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera grapes from the Chianti Classico region of Italy. Read more
| Name | Castellare di Castellina Le Ginestre 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Sauvignon, 40% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castellare di Castellina |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Castellare di Castellina winery, run by a family of winemakers, has been producing quality wines since 1977 in the heart of Chianti Classico. Le Ginestre demonstrates that Tuscany is also a land of white wines, even with international grape varieties. A distinctive feature of this label is the care of the vineyards, which are cultivated without the use of chemical products. |
| Origin | Castellina in Chianti (SI), Toscana |
| Climate | Altitude: 350-400 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, clayey |
| Cultivation system | Single or double Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/ha |
| Harvest | Late September |
| Production technique | Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, without malolactic fermentation; aged for 4 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Matured for 4 months in the bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |