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Castello di Cacchiano - Chianti Classico DOCG - Castello di Cacchiano - Magnum 2022
Castello di CacchianoSangiovese Chianti Classico DOCG 150 cl 2022
$53.40−13%($35.60/ℓ)
Recommended price: $61.61
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Technical information
- Producer
- Castello di Cacchiano
- Name
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Variety
- Sangiovese
- Vintage
- 2022
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 150 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, floral notes
- Vinification method
- Traditional fermentation in steel
- Aging
- 12-24 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-10 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Chianti Classico
- Type
- Red wine
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The Chianti Classico DOCG from Castello di Cacchiano is an authentic expression of the Chianti territory, the beating heart of Tuscany. Produced by the historic winery Castello di Cacchiano, this wine embodies the tradition and passion for the Sangiovese grape, which dominates its composition, enhancing the typicality of the hilly terroir rich in clay and galestro.
The aging takes place in oak barrels, where the wine evolves for months, balancing the fresh and vibrant character of the Sangiovese with elegant notes of spices and ripe red fruits. On the nose, intense aromas of cherry, violet, and a pleasant hint of aromatic herbs stand out, preluding to a harmonious sip, characterized by good structure, soft tannins, and a typical acidic vein that provides freshness and longevity.
Perfect to accompany Tuscan cuisine dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina or pasta with ragù, this Chianti Classico in magnum format represents a special occasion for those wishing to savor a glass of history and territoriality, also ideal for prolonged aging thanks to the packaging's ability to enhance its evolution over time.
The aging takes place in oak barrels, where the wine evolves for months, balancing the fresh and vibrant character of the Sangiovese with elegant notes of spices and ripe red fruits. On the nose, intense aromas of cherry, violet, and a pleasant hint of aromatic herbs stand out, preluding to a harmonious sip, characterized by good structure, soft tannins, and a typical acidic vein that provides freshness and longevity.
Perfect to accompany Tuscan cuisine dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina or pasta with ragù, this Chianti Classico in magnum format represents a special occasion for those wishing to savor a glass of history and territoriality, also ideal for prolonged aging thanks to the packaging's ability to enhance its evolution over time.
The winery
Castello di Cacchiano
ToscanaItalia
Historic estate located in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), with vineyards on the plateau of the Monti in Chianti; production focused on Chianti Classico (including Riserva and Gran Selezione "Millennio"), Vin Santo and DOP olive oil, as well as agritourism and wine shop services.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca, Canaiolo, Merlot
- Vineyards on the plateau of the Monti in Chianti, at 340–490 m above sea level.
- Production of Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva, and Gran Selezione "Millennio"
- Vin Santo from Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico PDO olive oil
- A wine shop housed in the castle’s ancient prison cells and agritourism accommodation.
- Historic estate of the Ricasoli‑Firidolfi family, present in the area for over a millennium.
The story
The Castello di Cacchiano complex belongs to the Ricasoli‑Firidolfi family and has been part of the local landscape for over a millennium. The site has ancient origins on the remains of a Roman settlement, and the present core, associated with the Ricasoli, is documented as having been built in the medieval period. The estate has maintained a historic winemaking tradition integrated with hospitality services.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to express the terroir of the area by working carefully both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Its stated objective is to enhance the typical character of each vintage and of the individual parcels to produce wines that are recognizable and tied to their place.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate falls within the U.G.A. of Gaiole in Chianti, on the Monti in Chianti, with vineyards situated at approximately 340–490 metres above sea level. Soils are predominantly silty‑clayey with calcareous marls and calcareous sandstones; the area includes woodlands, olive groves and fields that contribute to the estate’s biodiversity.