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Castiglioni Chianti

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Frescobaldi's accessible Chianti DOCG from the Castiglioni estate, the family daily wine.

4.1 / 5

Editorial rating

Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni · Tuscany · €€€€€€ Under €15· Chianti DOCG· Still Red· First vintage 1970 Verified 2026-05-23

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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 Find pasta al pomodoro on TableJourney →
Cherry-tomato sweet spot.
Margherita pizza
Bright acidity meets tomato.
Crostini di fegatini Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
Florentine chicken-liver classic.

History

Frescobaldi has produced the entry-level Castiglioni Chianti DOCG continuously since around 1970.

1970 — First modern Castiglioni Chianti

Facts

Producer: Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 88 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2023)

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