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La Castellina, Chianti Classico Riserva Squarcialupi 2015
The traditional Chianti Classico wines are rich and complex and have incredible ageability. This Classico is no stranger to these traditional traits and is a prime example of the powerful Chianti wines.
Characteristics
Tasting notes
Totally a powerful one with strong aromas of dark fruits, black pepper and firm tannins. This red wine is intense and persistent bouquet, with notes of berries and spices such as licorice and black pepper. Well-harmonized hints of oak.
Gastronomy
Goes well with grilled red meats, steak, stewed and roasted, aged cheeses hard like pecorino.
Vineyards
The terroir here is medium clayey, stony, with sands of galestro and alberese.
Aging method
The wine ages in big barrels of Slavonian oak (capacity from 24 to 47 hl) for 12 months, in the ancient cellar of the Squarcialupi palace and for an- other 6 months in barrique. During this period the aromatic profile is defined and the wine acquires softness by polymerization of the polyphenols. Follows the refinement in the bottle for at least 6 months, before being released for consumption.
