Rocca di CastagnoliPoggio a' Frati Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019

Product code: 17917
£34.15 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Chianti Classico
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Rocca di Castagnoli
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Daniele Pagni
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Grape: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Chianti Classico
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Rocca di Castagnoli
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Daniele Pagni
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Grape: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo

Product Notes

Rocca di Castagnoli Poggio a' Frati Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG is an elegant Italian red wine. It's produced in the prestigious Chianti Classico region, renowned for its robust vintages. With a rich ruby colour, this wine reveals a complex aroma of ripe red fruits, intertwined with subtle hints of spices and tobacco. Its harmonious palate boasts velvety tannins, complimented by a lasting finish, making it a great companion to hearty meat dishes. That excellence of flavour and depth grants it DOCG status, Italy's highest classification, recognising its adherence to traditional methods and exceptional quality. Enjoy this exquisite wine with friends and good food.

Tasting Notes

Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio a’ Frati has outstanding complexity, structure and elegance. It has an intense, bright red colour and a rich aroma of small red fruits and spices. It has enveloping, complex and lingering aromas that highlight the cherry and ripe Marasca cherry with a pleasant spicy and balsamic finish. Bottle aging gives it an exquisite elegance and mellow flavour.

About the Winery

Rocca di Castagnoli

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, the Rocca di Castagnoli winery is a haven for connoisseurs of fine wine. This remarkable wine estate boasts panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside; it's surrounded by rolling vineyards basking in the warm Italian sun.

The winery itself is steeped in rich history dating back to the 9th century. The Rocca di Castagnoli is evidently more than just a winery it's a journey into the past, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in centuries-old wine-making traditions, The fusion of traditional methods with modern wine-making techniques gives their wines a unique character that is truly incomparable.

The key strength of Rocca di Castagnoli winery, besides its heritage and stunning surroundings, lies within its exquisite range of wines. The wine estate is celebrated for its deep red Chianti Classico, a ruby-coloured symbol of Tuscany’s viticultural prowess. Made with handpicked Sangiovese grapes, the winery’s flagship bottle is lusciously full-bodied and bears robust flavours with just a hint of oak-ensuing fruit.

Visitors to the winery can enjoy enlightening guided tours and indulge in meticulously crafted wine-tasting sessions. There's an added bonus if you are a food lover, since winery also hosts cooking classes that let you explore traditional Tuscan cuisine and food pairing techniques.

Above all, what sets Rocca di Castagnoli apart is its genuine commitment to sustainability. Grapes are grown using environmentally conscious methods, and the winery harnesses solar power for a significant portion of its energy needs.

In summary, the Rocca di Castagnoli winery provides an unparalleled wine-tasting experience - it’s more than just an exploration of taste. It's a thrilling voyage into the heart of Tuscan tradition and history, blended with a tantalising gastronomic journey, all offered in the setting of Italy's breathtaking wine country landscape.

http://www.roccadicastagnoli.com

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