Castelvecchi
Chianti Classico Capotondo 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 88% Sangiovese, 12% Canaiolo Nero |
| Aging | Aged in steel tanks until December, then in large barrels and third or fourth use barriques for 10-12 months, followed by 8 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico DOCG 2023, still red wine from Tuscany
- Grape variety: 88% Sangiovese and 12% Canaiolo, medium structure and well-integrated tannins
- Aroma and taste: notes of blueberry, cherry, plum, rose, violet and a hint of spice
- Ageing: matured in steel, then in large casks and barriques, followed by bottle ageing
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with roast meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Capotondo Chianti Classico Castelvecchi is a Tuscan wine with an authentic character. The result of a harmonious blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo, it displays an intense red colour with vibrant violet highlights. The bouquet is captivating, dominated by red and wild berries such as blueberry, cherry and plum, enhanced by floral notes of rose and violet and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, it offers a medium body and a pleasant freshness, delivering a distinct structural harmony. The well-integrated tannins ensure great balance and remarkable longevity.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the hills of Radda in Chianti, in the heart of the Sienese countryside. The vineyards thrive in an unspoilt landscape, surrounded by woods, olive groves and ancient parish churches. The soils are characterised by a strong presence of galestro and alberese, combined with elements of boulders and sandstone. This ideal geology imparts a pronounced freshness to the wine. Castelvecchi's identity is rooted in a millennia-old winemaking history, with documented origins dating back to 1043, brought to life in the fascinating cellars carved beneath the estate's castle.
How it is produced
Production begins with the harvest and careful selection of the grapes. In the winery, there is a maceration on the skins for about twenty-five to thirty days to extract essential compounds. The wine is initially matured in steel tanks, then aged for about a year in large barrels and third or fourth passage barriques. This period in wood softens the tannins and enriches the flavour profile. The process concludes with a final rest of eight months, necessary to stabilise the harmony and define the perfect balance of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Capotondo originates on the highest hills of Radda in Chianti, in a winegrowing site documented as far back as 1043. This extraordinary millennial heritage lives on in the ancient cellars carved beneath the medieval castle, where the secrets of winemaking are passionately handed down. Castelvecchi enhances this exceptional terroir by cultivating twenty-four hectares of vineyards nestled among woods and parish churches. The Black Rooster seal attests to the authenticity of a label capable of expressing in the glass the deepest and most historic soul of Tuscany.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2004
- Oenologist: Leonardo Valenti
- Bottles produced: 80.000
- Hectares: 24
Castelvecchi was ruled by the lords of Monterinaldi for most of the XI century until, proclaimed autonomous community, it suffered, at the end of the thirteenth century, the fierce attacks of the nobles of the surroundings, attracted by the incredible richness of the Parish of Santa Maria Novella. Many parties fought widely and for a long time to get the famous fertile vineyards here cultivated.
Towards the middle of the seventeenth century, the name of the place, which was then "Castela de la Pieve", became, after the name of the owners, first "Castel de ‘Vecchi," then "Castelvecchi". "De Vecchi" was the name of an ancient noble family from Montalcino who took the castle and the land around. The property passed through the centuries from de Vecchi to de Vecchi ending to the heirs of the husband of the last descendant, a Marquis Gutierrez de la Solana, Grandee of Spain, at the beginning of 1900. Read more
| Name | Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Capotondo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 88% Sangiovese, 12% Canaiolo Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castelvecchi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Capotondo originates on the highest hills of Radda in Chianti, in a winegrowing site documented as far back as 1043. This extraordinary millennial heritage lives on in the ancient cellars carved beneath the medieval castle, where the secrets of winemaking are passionately handed down. Castelvecchi enhances this exceptional terroir by cultivating twenty-four hectares of vineyards nestled among woods and parish churches. The Black Rooster seal attests to the authenticity of a label capable of expressing in the glass the deepest and most historic soul of Tuscany. |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly galestro and alberese, with a small percentage of boulders and sandstone |
| Plants per hectare | 3,500-5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 6,500 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation | 25-30 days |
| Production technique | Careful harvesting and selection of the grapes; maceration for 25-30 days; ageing in steel tanks, then in large barrels and third or fourth use barriques, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | The grapes are carefully harvested and selected. Maceration lasts for a medium duration, extending for 25-30 days. |
| Aging | Aged in steel tanks until December, then in large barrels and third or fourth use barriques for 10 2 months, followed by 8 months of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.42 |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Year production | 80000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |