Castellare di Castellina
I Sodi di San Niccolò 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 15% Malvasia Nera |
| Aging | 24-30 months in barrique, 50% new, then 12 months in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Toscana IGT still red 2021 produced in Castellina in Chianti
- Grape variety: 85% Sangiovese and 15% Malvasia Nera, exclusively native varieties
- Vinification: Fermented in steel, aged 24-30 months in barrique and 12 in bottle
- Aromatic profile: Notes of jam, red fruit, spices, vanilla and liquorice
- Pairing: Ideal with roasts, game, cured meats and cheeses; serve at 16-18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
I Sodi di San Niccolò is a red wine from Tuscany produced by Castellare di Castellina. Made from a blend of Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera, it reveals a structured character. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby colour with garnet highlights. The bouquet stands out for its aromatic concentration, where notes of ripe red fruit, jam, spices, vanilla and liquorice blend together. On the palate, it expresses a dense and elegant texture, where natural freshness accompanies sweet tannins towards a long and persistent finish, ideal paired with roasts and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red is born in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The grapes come from four hillside estates located at around 400 metres above sea level. The presence of typical calcareous soil imparts freshness and a rigorous tannic precision. The name of the cuvée pays homage to the landscape: the “sodi” are the steep and tough lands that require entirely manual work, situated near the fourteenth-century church that identifies the most renowned winegrowing area for the impeccable ripening of the fruit.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in mid-October. Once fermentation in steel is complete, the wine matures for thirty months in partly new barrels. This skilful use of wood enhances the aromatic complexity and encourages the integration of the fruit. This is followed by twelve months of bottle ageing. The careful vinification ensures a dense and enveloping sip, giving the wine a marked potential longevity that will allow it to retain its finesse for years to come.
History and Curiosities
Created in 1977, I Sodi di San Niccolò is the historic Supertuscan that represents the excellence of Castellare di Castellina. This renowned red takes its name from the rugged lands (“sodi”), painstakingly worked by hand, and from the ancient fourteenth-century church that overlooks the estates in the heart of Chianti Classico. A true symbol of sustainable viticulture, represented by the iconic little bird on the label, the 2021 vintage boasts prestigious accolades such as 97 points from Decanter, confirming itself as an oenological masterpiece ideal for enriching the cellars of the greatest collectors.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
97/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
97/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 I Sodi di San Niccolo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 15% Malvasia Nera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castellare di Castellina |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 1977, I Sodi di San Niccolò is the historic Supertuscan that represents the excellence of Castellare di Castellina. This renowned red takes its name from the rugged lands ("sodi"), painstakingly worked by hand, and from the ancient fourteenth-century church that overlooks the estates in the heart of Chianti Classico. A true symbol of sustainable viticulture, represented by the iconic little bird on the label, the 2021 vintage boasts prestigious accolades such as 97 points from Decanter, confirming itself as an oenological masterpiece ideal for enriching the cellars of the greatest collectors. |
| Origin | Castellina in Chianti (SI), in the heart of Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Inverted Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 2700-6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 40-45 q. |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel with malolactic fermentation; ageing 24–30 months in barriques (50% new) and 12 months in bottle |
| Wine making | In stainless steel; malolactic fermentation completed. |
| Aging | 24-30 months in barrique, 50% new, then 12 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |