Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia - 2021

Name: Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia
Brand: Castello di Volpaia
SKU: 46104
Price: 17.99 USD
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Item # 46104 375 mL

Vivid ruby in color with robust aromas of plump red fruit, including hints of black cherry and ripe plum. This is a well-structured red with a bright finish. Soft and easy enough to enjoy on its own or alongside a meal of pasta with roasted sweet tomato sauce. The nearly 114 acres of vineyards owned by Castello di Volpaia are at 1,300 to 2,130 feet above sea level, making Volpaia the highest winery in the Chianti region: this keeps all of Volpaia's wines light on their feet. This wine was aged in Slavonian oak botti for 14 months.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Sub-Region

Chianti

Appellation/Village

Classico

Producer

Castello di Volpaia

Grape Variety

Sangiovese

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