Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva
75cl
/
14% Vol
Domini Castellare's Chianti Classico Riserva is a delicious blend of Sangioveto, Canaiolo, and a small proportion local grapes. The wine expresses floral and fruity notes that develop well over time. The texture can become quite velvety with some time in the bottle.
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Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva
€40.00
Ex Tax: €32.52
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose has aromas of violets and red and black fruits, sweet spice, and light herbaceous notes. These develop with some time in the glass.
Palate
The palate is richly textured with incredible structure and balance.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Maturation
The wine is aged in used French oak for 15 months and then a further 15 months in bottle before release.
Alcohol %
14%
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Tuscany
Producer
Castellare Di Castellina
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker - 92 points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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