Full name Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 Castello di Albola
denomination Chianti Classico
vintage 2021
dosage Dry
country Italy
region Tuscany
grape variety Sangiovese 100%
aging Slavonian oak barrel, French oak barrel from Allier
format 0.75 L
aromas Berries, Licorice, Tobacco
alcohol content 13.5%
temperature 16-18 °C
Sulphites Contains sulphites
The Chianti Classico Riserva by Castello di Albola is produced from a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes from 8 vineyards on the estate. It brings together different varietal nuances that range from the finesse of the highest rows to the expressive strength of the lowest rows which are affected by the heat of the earth.

The fermentation of the must takes place in steel for approximately 3 weeks. After malolactic fermentation, it is aged for almost 36 months, 14 of which are spent in French Allier oak barriques and Slavonian oak barrels. The process is completed by 18 months of bottle ageing.

It has a ruby ??red colour. The nose recalls intense aromas of berries, tobacco and licorice. On the palate it is enveloping and elegant, characterised by a pleasant freshness and a long persistence.

It pairs very well with first courses with sauce and roasts but also with game and medium-aged cheeses.