in the ancient lands of Castello di Albola where noble families of Tuscany ruled, from the Pazzi to the
Acciaiuoli ai Ginori Conti, the vine has flourished for centuries, which in these landscapes are devoted to Beauty
purer produces perfect fruit. The high altitude, the different and particularly suitable soils,
the lucky exposure form an ideal whole that shines with its own light even if it is luminous
scenario of the Chianti Classico: among vineyards that climb the sides of the hills, historic buildings
and evidence of art and crafts. A dazzling jewel that requires daily dedication
and constant care, and rewards those who love it with wines out of the ordinary. Authentic wines with personality
seductive that demand devotion and thought, in the constant challenge of equaling the value of
Albola Castle and to do justice to its wonder.
CAS


2016 was confirmed as an excellent vintage, characterized by climatic conditions
ideal during all phenological phases. To a mild winter and a spring
with temperatures in the seasonal average, a relatively hot summer followed
with moderate rainfall at regular intervals, which guaranteed the vine the
right water supply during the crucial phase of maturation. The strong excursions
and constant ventilation then helped to maintain the vineyards of
Castello di Albola dry and Sangiovese to reach the harvest in perfect condition
conditions. The Chianti Classico of the 2016 vintage is a red that stands out for
an extraordinary aromatic finesse in a body of great balance.
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Santa Caterina takes its name from a vineyard
single of just over five hectares, facing completely south to one
average altitude of 550 meters. A privileged parcel for the composition
of the soil, rich in galestro, and for the quality of the Sangiovese grapes that are there
cultivate. Vinified in purity, aged for a long time with a measured use of
woods, translate in the glass into a bright wine, with a pervasive scent and
with an incisive and interminable sip, an authentic interpreter of the soul of Castello
of Albola.
classification of the grape harvest production area
Chianti Classico
DOCG Grand Selection
Radda in Chianti,
Chianti Classico
2017
grapes harvest time method of harvest
100% Sangiovese First decade of
October