Castellare
Brand Description
The Castellare estate is one of the best examples of tradition in the area. The winery’s owner, Paolo Panerai, has closely studied the world’s best wineries and applied this understanding and experience to viticulture in Italy.
Location of Vineyard
The Castellare property, located in Tuscany’s Castellina in Chianti, has become a virtual refuge for wildlife, including many of the birds pictured on their labels. With each vintage, the Castellare label shows a different bird, symbolizing the estate’s commitment to environmentally sound cultivation. The birds selected for the labels are among the rarest creatures in Chianti, and represent birds threatened by extinction, mostly due to synthetic chemical products and hunting, both of which are forbidden on this property.
Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy
In the town of Castellina, one of Chianti’s best locales, Castellare’s vineyards are at 1200 feet elevation – only a few Chianti Classico vineyards are higher. The vineyards of this 46-acre property are found in a natural amphitheater in the heart of the Classico region. At Castellare, the yield-per-acre is very low, far lower than the maximum level allowed by Chianti Classico DOCG rules, which enhances the concentration of aromas and flavors.
Winery Profile
Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai
Total acreage under vine: 68
Founded: 1977
Production: 200000
Acclaim
— acclaim for 2007 Castellare S. Niccolò Vin Santo from Antonio Galloni, Aug 2013
— acclaim for 2007 Castellare S. Niccolò Vin Santo from Monica Larner, Aug 2013
— acclaim for 2007 Castellare S. Niccolò Vin Santo from The Washington Post, Apr 2014
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