Carpineto Chianti Castaldo DOCG
Country
Italy
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Tuscany
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
vintage
Current vintage
Alcohol
13%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
Current vintage
Product Description
Chianti, produced in Central Tuscany, is surely Italy's best known wine. From vineyards planted to a minimum of 75% Sangiovese and a maximum of 25% of Canaiolo and other grape varietals. Smooth, medium-bodied and very approachable on the palate. In the Tuscan tradition, this wine is enjoyed as an everyday wine, both young and aged, at room temperature as well as slightly chilled, and with any type of dish.
Profile
Grape Blended
75% Sangiovese and a maximum of 25% of Canaiolo and other grape varietals.
Palate
Smooth, medium-bodied, and very approachable.
Colour
Ruby red.
Aroma
Fruity, becoming more refined and complex after one year.
Palate
Smooth, medium-bodied, and very approachable.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Soft Cheese
:Pasta
Product details
Grapes: from vineyards planted to a minimum of 75% Sangiovese and a maximum of 25% of Canaiolo and other grape varietals.
Vinification: brief maceration with temperature-controlled fermentation.
Finishing: no special finishing is required, as the wine is usually ready for consumption at bottling, which takes place the spring after harvest.
Color: ruby red.
Bouquet: fruity, becoming more refined and complex after one year.
Flavor: smooth, medium-bodied, very approachable.
Alcohol: 13% by volume.
Serving temperature: 16-18°C, 61-64°F.
Gastronomy: in the Tuscan tradition, this wine is enjoyed as an everyday wine, both young and aged, at room temperature as well as slightly chilled, and with any type of dish.
