Castello di Volpaia Citto - IGT Toscana 2023
Castello di Volpaia Citto - IGT Toscana 2023
Price: 15,00€
DESCRIPTION
Castello di Volpaia Citto 2023 stands as the Tuscan alter ego to the famous second wines of Bordeaux. Crafted from the finest grapes from the estate's Chianti Classico and Maremma IGT plots, blending Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve its liveliness and fruity aromas. Total acidity 5.45 g/L, residual sugar 1.2 g/L, alcohol 13%. Perched at 617 meters in altitude in the medieval village of Radda in Chianti, Castello di Volpaia is an iconic estate of Chianti Classico. Acquired by the Stianti-Mascheroni family in the 1970s, it combines historical heritage and innovation, featuring a 46-hectare vineyard cultivated under organic farming.
On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruits and wild berries, enhanced by a subtle touch of Mediterranean spices. On the palate, this wine presents a silky and balanced texture, with a long and elegant finish. It pairs with pasta alla puttanesca or roast beef. Serve between 16 and 18°C. Aging potential of 8 years and beyond.
REGION
Tuscany
Italy
Tuscany is the third most planted region in Italy (after Sicily and Puglia) but ranks eighth in production, reflecting both the poor Tuscan soils and deliberate efforts to limit yields and raise quality. After Piedmont and Veneto, Tuscany produces the third largest volume of DOC/DOCG wines. Over 80% of the region's output is red wine, with Sangiovese the most widely planted grape in Tuscany. Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the Super Tuscans are the best known wines of Tuscany. Trebbiano is the main white grape of the region.
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This approachable and fruity Sangiovese is a perfect, fuss-free everyday Tuscan wine.
