Castellare Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva

Wine Description

Made from 90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo, and 5% Ciliegiolo grown in the Il Poggiale vineyard, the grapes come from an elevation of almost 1,500 feet above sea level.  The combination of high elevation and low yields results in a wine that manages to simultaneously show both restraint and layered richness.  This classic red holds great aging capability.

Alessandro Cellai
Castellare Vines
Castellare Vineyard
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Acclaim
“A light-bodied, juicy red marked by dusty cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Firm and lively, with a line of tannins emerging on the long finish. Sangioveto, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo.”
— Wine Spectator, Sep 2022
“This red exudes cherry and strawberry fruit, along with hints of Mediterranean herbs, tobacco and tar flavors. Fluid and balanced, with a lingering, vibrant finish. Sangioveto and Canaiolo.”
— Wine Spectator, Sep 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name
The Il Poggiale vineyard
Soil composition
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Elevation:
1,450 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1988
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1993
Bottles produced of this wine:
15,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Ciliegiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
14 days
Fermentation temperature:
79 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
New-One year
Length of bottle aging:
16 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.94 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
30.1 g/L
Residual sugar:
0.5 g/L