Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022202090/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • Lasagna alla bolognese
    Mid-weight Sangiovese-Bordeaux blend with lasagna.
  • Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1999: First Tenuta di Castiglioni IGT vintage

Facts

Producer
Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni · visiting guide
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

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.

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