Chianti Fattoria di Scannano 2021

ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI

Chianti Fattoria di Scannano
2021

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese 90 %
Ciliegiolo 10 %
Colour
Red
Producer's website

About this winery

Rocca di Castagnoli is an ancient medieval fortress which was the origin of the Castagnoli hamlet. Throughout its history, this place was owned by numerous noble families, including Tempi (whose coat of arms still represents the company) and Ricasoli. The winery, which already existed in the 18th century, has always been the economic center of the village and has always been distinguished by its excellent production quality, as evidenced in 1773 by a visit from Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo, who...

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Press reviews

Vinous

- 90 points -

Antonio Galloni, August 2023 (Vintage 2021)

The 2021 Chianti Fattoria di Scannano is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Succulent red cherry fruit, blood orange, mint, spice, rose petal and cinnamon build nicely in this charming Chianti Classico. Another year or two in bottle should do the trick. There is certainly plenty to look forward to.

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