Florence: Wine Tasting at a Vineyard With a Local Winemaker
Visit a local vineyard just 20 km from Florence and enjoy a wine tasting with a local winemaker. Learn about the winemaking process and taste wine from the vat and barrels.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2023 to 2026.
vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2023 | 2021 | 88/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: sour cherry, iron, fennel
Frescobaldi's accessible Chianti DOCG from the Castiglioni estate, the family daily wine.
What it pairs with
- Pasta al pomodoro Cherry-tomato sweet spot.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pasta al pomodoro on TableJourney →
- Margherita pizza Bright acidity meets tomato.More wines for pizza →
- Crostini di fegatini Florentine chicken-liver classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Castiglioni Chianti
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro, Margherita pizza, Crostini di fegatini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Frescobaldi has produced the entry-level Castiglioni Chianti DOCG continuously since around 1970.
- 1970First modern Castiglioni Chianti
Facts
- Producer
- Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%)
- Classification
- Chianti DOCG
- Oak
- 6 months in stainless steel and large oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Castiglioni Chianti
What does Castiglioni Chianti taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, sour cherry, iron, fennel. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Frescobaldi's accessible Chianti DOCG from the Castiglioni estate, the family daily wine.
When should I drink Castiglioni Chianti?
Drink 2 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castiglioni Chianti?
Pasta al pomodoro is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Margherita pizza and Crostini di fegatini. Cherry-tomato sweet spot.
What grapes are in Castiglioni Chianti?
The blend is Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%). The wine is classified as Chianti DOCG.
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