Castello d'Albola Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 Magnum 1,5 lt in wooden box

This Chianti Classico encloses all the main features of Castello di Albola vineyards. Sangiovese grapes are carefully picked and vinified according to the traditional methods used in the high hills in the area of Radda. A long ageing period in large Slavonia oak batters brings out an assertive personality, defined by minerality, a fresh taste and great elegance.
Vintage 2018 was characterized by a cold winter of abundant snowfall and low temperatures followed by a very variable spring and summer, with sunny days alternating with days of light rain and violent thunderstorms. September, on the other hand, was within the norm, with hot, sunny days and very satisfactory differences in day and night-time temperatures, enabling us to achieve excellent ripening of the grapes. Vintage 2018 is qualitatively good, with a well-balanced Chianti Classico exhibiting particularly fresh and aromatic notes due to significant acidity.

Soil type: The vineyards are cultivated at altitudes between 350 and 650 metres. The lands are located on the hills of Alberese, originated from Pliocene marine deposits. As a result, the area is characterised by a clayey soil, with good internal drainage due to the presence of fine gravel (Galestro and Alberese).
Training method: Guyot and cordon system.
Vinification and ageing: The grapes are hand-picked and carefully vinified according to the traditional fermentation method on grape skins, to bring out the strong personality lent by the area of Radda in Chianti. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months, and then in bottles.
Tasting notes: Colour ruby red with shades of garnet. Bouquet fine, with delicate hints of violet. Flavour harmonious, dry, full-bodied and velvety.
Food pairings: It goes well with traditional pasta dishes with tomato sauce, with white meat and meat roasts and medium-aged cheeses.
Alcohol content: 13% vol
Serving temperature: 16/18°C