Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Castellare di Castellina

Tuscany (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 10

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Canonico 2000

Chianti Classico 2002

Chianti Classico 2011

Chianti Classico Riserva 2000

Chianti Classico Riserva il Poggiale 2000

Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale 2010

I Sodi di San Niccolò 1999

I Sodi di San Niccolò 2008

Poggio ai Merli 2001

Spartito 2000

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Canonico 2000

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, apple and pear followed by aromas of broom, grapefruit, hawthorn, toasted wood and hints of coffee. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, apple and coffee. Canonico ages in barrique for 10 months followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Broiled fish, Fried fish

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

July 2004

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Chianti Classico 2002

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, raspberry, licorice and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. This Chianti ages for 7 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2004

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Chianti Classico 2011

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti Classico shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla and raspberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Chianti Classico ages for 7 months in cask and barrique followed by 7 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2013

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Chianti Classico Riserva 2000

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, licorice, tobacco and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Chianti ages for 12 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Broiled meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

July 2004

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Chianti Classico Riserva il Poggiale 2000

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (5%), Ciliegiolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, raspberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. This Chianti ages for 12-18 months in barrique and for 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

July 2004

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Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale 2010

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (5%), Ciliegiolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, mace, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2013

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I Sodi di San Niccolò 1999

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Malvasia Nera (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, licorice, tobacco, cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. A well made wine. I Sodi di San Niccolò ages for 15-30 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 22, September 2004

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I Sodi di San Niccolò 2008

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Malvasia Nera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

I Sodi di San Niccolò shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, pink pepper, leather, licorice, mace and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. I Sodi di San Niccolò ages for about 30 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

December 2013

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Poggio ai Merli 2001

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Poggio ai Merli shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with good hints of plum, black cherry and rhubarb followed by good aromas of blackberry, black currant, dried violet, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, nutmeg and hints of cinchona and bell pepper. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing smoothness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, very agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long and good flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A great and very well made wine. Poggio ai Merli ages for 15-30 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 22, September 2004

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Spartito 2000

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale golden color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of toasted wood and grapefruit followed by aromas of banana, yeast, apple, honey, hawthorn and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, apple and banana. Spartito ages for 12 months in barrique and for 20 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Pasta with fish and mushrooms, Mushroom and fish soups, Stuffed pasta, Broiled fish

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

July 2004

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