# Chianti Classico DOCG (2023)

- **Producer:** Castello Di Albola
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Canaiolo
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, black cherry, vanilla, cloves, leather, earth, tobacco

## About this wine

Castello di Albola Chianti Classico 2023 is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Castello di Albola. The estate has a historical legacy dating back to the 15th century and is currently owned by the Zonin family. The vineyards are situated at high elevations, ranging from 350 to 650 meters above sea level, in Radda in Chianti. The soils are characterized by alberese, a type of limestone rock. The wine is made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes and is certified organic.

## Interesting facts

- Estate has Etruscan origins.
- Vineyards are at altitudes up to 650 meters.
- Soils are rich in limestone rock (alberese).
- Certified Organic viticulture.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of fatty meats and sauces, while its well-integrated tannins complement the protein in dishes like lamb and pork. Herbal notes in the food can echo the wine's own subtle herbal characteristics.

## Wine making process

Castello di Albola Chianti Classico 2023 is produced using grapes fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by approximately two weeks of maceration on the skins. Malolactic fermentation occurs in steel. The wine is then aged for about 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels, with subsequent bottle refinement. Harvesting is performed manually and mechanically. The estate utilizes certified organic viticulture practices.