Castello di Albola
Chianti Classico 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, maturation for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a period of bottle ageing. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico DOCG 2024, organic still red wine
- Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese from Radda in Chianti (Siena)
- Vinification and ageing: maceration on the skins, aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak
- Sensory profile: notes of cherry and raspberry, violet, Mediterranean herbs, persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: serve at 16-18°C; ideal with ragù, mushrooms and polenta, roasts, mature pecorino
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Castello di Albola is an organic red wine that expresses the authentic soul of Sangiovese. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby hue with elegant garnet highlights. The aromatic profile releases notes of cherry and raspberry, enriched by violet, Mediterranean herbs, mineral accents and delicate hints of tobacco. On the palate, it is dry, harmonious and medium-bodied, supported by a velvety texture and lively acidity. The fine-grained tannins accompany a long finish, where fruit and spices blend elegantly, outlining excellent ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This Chianti Classico originates from the Radda in Chianti area, where the Castello di Albola vineyards stretch at altitudes between 350 and 650 metres. These elevations ensure optimal temperature variations to define the wine’s aromatic identity. The vines thrive on clay and limestone soils of marine origin, characterised by excellent drainage thanks to the presence of fine gravel composed of Galestro and Alberese. This geological matrix gives the wine a firm structure and a clear sense of purity on the palate.
How it is produced
The wine is produced following strict organic principles, without the use of synthetic chemical products. The grapes are harvested by hand, then undergo traditional fermentation with skin maceration to gently extract the aromatic components. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for twelve months in large Slavonian oak barrels. This ageing process smooths the tannins while preserving the original freshness. An adequate final rest ensures complete harmony of the flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Linked to noble families since the Middle Ages, the Castello di Albola in Radda in Chianti underwent a profound revival starting in 1979. Today, oenologist Alessandro Gallo tends the estate's 125 hectares to produce an organic pure Sangiovese, distinguished by vibrant notes of cherry and violet. Aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak, this wine offers an elegant and silky sip that blends Tuscan tradition with outstanding sustainable agriculture.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Chianti Classico 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Albola |
| Story | History and Curiosities Linked to noble families since the Middle Ages, the Castello di Albola in Radda in Chianti underwent a profound revival starting in 1979. Today, oenologist Alessandro Gallo tends the estate's 125 hectares to produce an organic pure Sangiovese, distinguished by vibrant notes of cherry and violet. Aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak, this wine offers an elegant and silky sip that blends Tuscan tradition with outstanding sustainable agriculture. |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti (Siena), Italia |
| Soil composition | Clayey soils rich in limestone, originating from Pliocene marine deposits, with good internal drainage due to the presence of fine gravel (Galestro and Alberese) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Production technique | Traditional fermentation with skin maceration; malolactic fermentation; maturation for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels; bottled in a modified atmosphere |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes vinified purely; traditional fermentation with skin maceration; malolactic fermentation prior to ageing; matured for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent bottle ageing; bottled in a modified atmosphere. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, maturation for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a period of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |