# Castello di Albola Chianti Classico (2024)

- **Producer:** Castello di Albola
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Sangiovese
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €16
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, violet, blueberry, strawberry, orange peel, red berries, herbs, sage, spice cake, mineral, earth

## About this wine

Castello di Albola Chianti Classico is produced in Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The estate boasts a long winemaking history, with its vineyards situated at some of the highest altitudes within the Chianti Classico appellation. Since 1979, the Zonin family has owned the estate, focusing on vineyard renovation and quality. The 2024 vintage, made from 100% Sangiovese, is noted for its elegance and freshness, attributed to the high-elevation terroir. The estate also adheres to certified organic farming practices.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are among the highest in Chianti Classico, reaching up to 650 meters.
- The estate is a historic medieval village dating back centuries.
- Certified organic farming practices are employed.
- The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, specifically the ancient 'Sangioveto' clone.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of meats and sauces, while its smooth tannins complement protein. Herbal notes in the wine echo those found in Tuscan cuisine, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

Castello di Albola Chianti Classico is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact for 2-4 weeks. Following malolactic fermentation, it is aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. The grapes are hand-harvested in early October. The estate employs certified organic farming practices.