Tenuta di Castiglioni - Frescobaldi
Chianti 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in a vat with micro-oxygenation and 1 month in the bottle. |
- Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot; still red Tuscan Chianti DOCG
- Vinification: in stainless steel at 25°C, 10 days maceration and malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: 6 months in vat with micro-oxygenation followed by 1 month in bottle
- Profile: hints of red fruits and blackberry, floral and herbal notes; warm, fresh, delicate tannins
- Serving: decant for 1 hour; temperature 18–20°C; suitable for ragù, roasts, beef and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Frescobaldi Chianti Castiglioni is a still red wine made from a careful blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby colour enriched with purple highlights, releasing aromas of blackberry, raspberry and strawberry, accompanied by notes of fresh flowers and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is warm and enveloping, supported by a pleasant freshness and fine, well-integrated tannins. The sip finishes with a long and harmonious finish, characterised by a clear return of fruitiness. Thanks to its smoothness, this Chianti pairs ideally with structured first courses such as pappardelle with ragù, roasts and semi-mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the historic Tenuta Castiglioni, located on the gentle hills of Val di Pesa, within the Chianti region. The area enjoys a mild climate, essential for the optimal development of the grapes. The cool, clay-rich soils, distinguished by excellent water retention, promote gradual ripening that gives the wine great structural smoothness. The estate boasts a centuries-old winemaking history documented since the 14th century, with exchanges involving even Michelangelo Buonarroti. Today, the high-density vineyards ensure consistent expressive quality in full adherence to the terroir.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place in September for the Merlot grapes and in October for the Sangiovese. Vinification involves fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about ten days. The malolactic fermentation stabilises the flavour profile, giving roundness to the sip. Maturation continues with ageing in barrels, where a measured process of micro-oxygenation helps to smooth out the wine's rough edges. A period in the bottle completes the evolution, ensuring a defined flavour balance before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
The Castiglioni Estate in Val di Pesa, the historic heart of the Frescobaldi family since the 11th century, boasts an illustrious winemaking tradition that even includes famous exchanges with Michelangelo, who received wine in return for his works. Historically appreciated by the papal and English courts, this heritage is expressed in an elegant Chianti DOCG that combines expertise and innovation. The cool, clay-rich soils enhance the Sangiovese grape variety, giving this captivating red a pleasant softness, fine tannins and intense aromas of red fruits.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1300
- Oenologist: Nicolò D'Afflitto e Lamberto Frescobaldi
- Hectares: 148
The area was already famous in those times for the quality of its agricultural harvests and was for centuries at the center of heavy trade traffic and chosen as the site for luxury Roman villas. The coat of arms of the Frescobaldi family, with the crown, the shield and three fortresses, represents Castiglioni as well, in remembrance and recognition of the 700 years of wine-making history which began here at this very estate. Read more
| Name | Frescobaldi Chianti Castiglioni 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta di Castiglioni - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Castiglioni Estate in Val di Pesa, the historic heart of the Frescobaldi family since the 11th century, boasts an illustrious winemaking tradition that even includes famous exchanges with Michelangelo, who received wine in return for his works. Historically appreciated by the papal and English courts, this heritage is expressed in an elegant Chianti DOCG that combines expertise and innovation. The cool, clay-rich soils enhance the Sangiovese grape variety, giving this captivating red a pleasant softness, fine tannins and intense aromas of red fruits. |
| Origin | Tenuta di Castiglioni, Val di Pesa (Chianti), Toscana, Italia |
| Climate | Warm and dry microclimate; mild climate |
| Soil composition | Clayey, medium-textured, with considerable water retention |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5500 |
| Harvest | Sangiovese: October; Merlot: September |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Fermentazione in acciaio inox e affinamento in tino con microssigenazione (poi 1 mese in bottiglia) |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel; 10 days maceration; malolactic fermentation immediately after alcoholic fermentation; ageing for 6 months in vat with micro-oxygenation and 1 month in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in a vat with micro-oxygenation and 1 month in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |