Lot 289
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‡ Offered in bond, available duty paid : You can … Read more DOMINI CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINA CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINACastellare di Castellina winery is located in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area: 80 hectares, of which 33 are planted to vine, perched on the hills of a natural amphitheater at 370 meters above sea level. It was at the end of 1970s when the so-called “Renaissance” of Italian wine began, a Renaissance to which Castellare’s owner, MR. Paolo Panerai, together with the chief winemaker and CEO Alessandro Cellai, made its own contribution with a combination of tradition and innovation: tradition using only indigenous Tuscan grape varieties to produce its Chianti Classico, even when the market leaned towards a more international style, which persuaded many producers to add Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon to their blend; innovation implementing the first scientific selection of the Sangiovese clone, called Sangioveto, thanks to a research led in collaboration with the University of Milan and Florence and the San Michele all’Adige Institute. Here lie the roots for the international success of Castellare’s flagship wine, I Sodi di S. Niccolò, one of the few Supertuscans produced with only autochthonous varieties: Sangioveto (85%) and Black Malvasia (15%). Other Castellare labels produced using only autochthonous varieties (Sangioveto, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo) are: Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva; the special Riserva - Vigna Il Poggiale and Governo di Castellare produced according to the traditional Governo method originally followed by Chianti farmers. Castellare’s philosophy also acknowledges the use of international varieties but never assembling them with autochthonous vines: it’s the case of Coniale (100% Cabernet Sauvignon), Poggio ai Merli (100% Merlot), Canonico (100% Chardonnay), Spartito (100% Sauvignon Blanc) and Le Ginestre (Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc). The cellar produces also the Vin Santo S. Niccolò, a tipical Tuscan dessert wine made according to the Chianti tradition, and the Grappa di Castellare, obtained by Sangioveto pomace. Finally, Aceto di Castellare, a natural vinegar made with carefully selected wine, and L’Olionovo, an extra virgin olive oil fruity and silky on the palate. Since 1979, every year, on Castellare's wine labels is depicted a different bird, chosen among the many endangered species, to witness the strong respect for the environment and the fauna of the Chianti Classico area that distinguishes the company, who has always banished synthetic chemicals to produce great quality organic wines.“I Sodi di S. Niccolò is the pride of Castellare di Castellina estate. It’s one of the few Supertuscans made with autochthonous vines that is able to show how the greatness of the Sangioveto can be married with the Black Malvasia. Since the very first vintages, it has been awarded with top ratings by the leading international wine guides: for example, it was the first Italian wine included in the first Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list, released in 1988, with the 1985 vintage; and again, it was included in the 1989 list with the 1986 vintage. The Sangioveto vineyards at Castellare, which give birth to this wine, are the successful result of a research, led in collaboration with the University of Milan and Florence and the San Michele all’Adige Institute, to identify the best clones of Sangiovese. The unusual name of our Grand Cru comes from the word Sodi used by the Tuscan peasants to describe those soils that had to be hand-worked, being too hard (sodi in Italian) or too steep to allow the use of oxen; S. Niccolò comes from the namesake XIV century church located within the property and surrounded by vineyards. A name that tells the story of a great label rooted in the Tuscan wine making tradition and heritage.To celebrate Castellare 36 harvests, we have blended, for the third time in the estate history, I Sodi di S. Niccolò with Poggio ai Merli, 100% Merlot, and Coniale, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the other two top labels of the cellar. This marriage gave birth to the limited edition Le 33 +3 Vendemmie di Castellare, a wine of great structure which, however, does not lose the elegance and refinement of the best Sangioveto grapes selected for I Sodi di S. Niccolò”. Paolo Panerai, Owner of Castellare di Castellina estate
Castellare di Castellina, I Sodi di San Nicolò 1986

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I SODI DI SAN NICOLÒ
Lot 289 includes a “Castellare di Castellina Wine Experience” for two people featuring a private tour of the cellar, a wine tasting including I Sodi di S. Niccolò and the limited edition Le 33+3 Vendemmie di Castellare, and one night stay in an apartment within the property. Available until June 2019. Transport and insurance are not included
Castellare di Castellina, I Sodi di San Nicolò 1986
Tuscany
In original wooden cases

2 magnums & visit per lot
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