Castellare di Castellina
Governo di Castellare 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Malvasia |
| Aging | 4 months in concrete and 2 months in bottle |
- Origin and vintage: Toscana IGT 2024, still red wine produced in Castellina in Chianti
- Grape blend: composed of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero and 5% Malvasia Nera
- Governo method: addition of dried grapes to the must during alcoholic fermentation
- Profile: light ruby colour, floral aroma, soft, lively and easy-drinking taste
- Ageing and serving: matured for 4 months in cement and 2 months in bottle; recommended serving temperature 14-16 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
Governo di Castellare is a red wine produced in Tuscany by Castellare di Castellina. This blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Malvasia Nera stands out for its smooth and lively palate. Characterised by a pale ruby red colour, it reveals a delicate floral bouquet on the nose. Its remarkable drinkability makes it very easy to enjoy and pleasant, ideal even when served slightly chilled. The use of the ancient Governo Method enriches the aromatic profile, while preserving its innate agility and ease of drinking.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from the hills of Castellina in Chianti, situated at an altitude between 350 and 400 metres. The vineyards, trained using the Guyot system, take root in calcareous and clay soils. This particular geological composition, combined with a favourable microclimate, ensures the perfect ripening of the grapes. The winery operates with full respect for the ecosystem, excluding the use of chemical fertilisers and protecting local wildlife: agronomic choices aimed at producing a wine with extremely clear aromas.
How is it produced
Manual harvesting ensures careful and rigorous selection of the grapes. Vinification takes place in steel tanks, where the must receives the addition of dried grapes during alcoholic fermentation. At the end of the malolactic phase, the wine undergoes maturation in concrete for four months, an ideal step to preserve its natural freshness. This is followed by a final rest in the bottle before release. The result is a dynamic red, best enjoyed at a recommended serving temperature of 14-16 degrees.
History and Curiosities
The Governo di Castellare Toscana IGT pays homage to tradition through the Governo Method, enriching the must with dried grapes. This lively red combines high quality with a deep environmental commitment, celebrated by labels depicting endangered birds. Its delicate floral bouquet precedes a soft and pleasantly drinkable sip, perfected by careful maturation in cement. Ideal for any occasion, it offers an enveloping experience and is perfect to enjoy even chilled to enhance its vibrant elegance.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Alessandro Cellai
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 33
The red wine I Sodi di S.Niccolò Toscana IGT, vintage 2021, from the Castellare di Castellina winery was rated 99 Falstaff points in 2025 by Othmar Kiem and Simon Staffler. It is a wine made from Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera grapes from the Chianti Classico region of Italy. Read more
| Name | Castellare di Castellina Governo di Castellare 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Malvasia |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castellare di Castellina |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Governo di Castellare Toscana IGT pays homage to tradition through the Governo Method, enriching the must with dried grapes. This lively red combines high quality with a deep environmental commitment, celebrated by labels depicting endangered birds. Its delicate floral bouquet precedes a soft and pleasantly drinkable sip, perfected by careful maturation in cement. Ideal for any occasion, it offers an enveloping experience and is perfect to enjoy even chilled to enhance its vibrant elegance. |
| Origin | Loc Castellare - Castellina in Chianti (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and clayey |
| Cultivation system | Single and double Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | October |
| Production technique | Governo method: addition of dried grapes to the fermenting must during alcoholic fermentation. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel; addition of dried grapes to the fermenting must during alcoholic fermentation (Governo method); malolactic fermentation completed; aged for 4 months in concrete and 2 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 4 months in concrete and 2 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |