Description
Casale dello Sparviero (‘sparrowhawk’) is situated in the heart of Chianti Classico overlooking the old hill-top town of Castellina-in-Chianti. The Casale was once a 17th century monastery and the vineyards today extend over approximately 250 acres. The wine making takes place in modern cellars but the ageing is still carried out in the older part of the buildings in charming traditional cellars.
This Chianti Classico takes its name from one of the company’s historic vineyards located on the Paronza hill, in Castellina in Chianti.
Grape
100% Sangiovese
Vineyard & Vinification Note
Single Vineyard Paronza
Pruning: Guyot
Density: 3500 – 6200 plants per hectare
Yield: 40HL per hectare
Harvest: Mid-September
Winemaking: Traditional method at controlled temperature with pumping
Maturation 18 months in French oak barriques (Alier) 6 months in cask followed by at least 6 months in bottle
Tasting Note
Ruby red colour, with intense garnet. The nose opens with cherry, vanilla and black currant. The palate is powerful, tannic, the finish has blackberry and sweet tobacco aromas. Vegan.
James Suckling Tasting Note
A lovely mix of red and black fruit on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine-grained and firm tannins. The palate reflects the nose with flavors of bright sweet cherries, plums, dried rosemary and thyme. Clean. Drink or hold. 92 Points, October 2021
Food Pairing
Red meat, game and hard cheeses.
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