In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, graphite, violet, tobacco
Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs
Sangiovese-led Bordeaux-supported Toscana IGT from Frescobaldi's Castiglioni estate, the daily-drinking Super Tuscan.
What it pairs with
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Lasagna alla bolognese
Mid-weight Sangiovese-Bordeaux blend with lasagna. -
Pici al ragu
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Hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese leading. -
Roast chicken with rosemary
Mid-weight red for roast poultry.
How to serve Tenuta di Castiglioni
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. Lasagna alla bolognese, Pici al ragu, Roast chicken with rosemary. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tenuta di Castiglioni IGT launched 1999 alongside Giramonte as Frescobaldi's accessible Super Tuscan from the historical Castiglioni estate.
- 1999 — First Tenuta di Castiglioni IGT vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Merlot (15%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Scores
- Wine Advocate 90 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Tenuta di Castiglioni
What does Tenuta di Castiglioni taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, graphite, violet, tobacco. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Sangiovese-led Bordeaux-supported Toscana IGT from Frescobaldi's Castiglioni estate, the daily-drinking Super Tuscan.
When should I drink Tenuta di Castiglioni?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tenuta di Castiglioni?
Lasagna alla bolognese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pici al ragu and Roast chicken with rosemary. Mid-weight Sangiovese-Bordeaux blend with lasagna.
What grapes are in Tenuta di Castiglioni?
The blend is Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Merlot (15%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.