Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva – Red wine, Italy
Red wine

Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva

Italy

A structured Chianti Classico Riserva with ripe red and dark fruit, subtle oak spice, supple tannins and vibrant acidity.

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Grape varieties

Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Colorino

Alcohol

14%

Vintage

2021

Country

Italy

Producer

Castello di Cacchiano

Pairs with
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Game
  • Cheese
  • Stews
More about food pairing

A fine match for roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, slow-braised beef, porcini risotto, truffle pasta and mature Pecorino.

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Production

Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva comes from the historic Ricasoli-Firidolfi estate in Gaiole in Chianti. The 2021 wine is made from 95% Sangiovese and a combined 5% Malvasia Nera and Colorino. Stainless-steel fermentation and approximately eighteen days of skin contact are followed by maturation for around eighteen months in 500-litre tonneaux. The result balances ripe fruit and oak-derived complexity with the and structure of Sangiovese.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby, with ripe cherry, blackcurrant and pomegranate aromas alongside vanilla, cocoa and gentle spice. Concentrated yet fresh, with supple and a long, balanced .

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