{"product_id":"chianti-classico-riserva-docg-2016-magnum-castell-in-villa","title":"Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 Magnum - Castell'in Villa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 Magnum - Castell’in Villa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 Magnum - Castell’in Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Tuscan red wine of great elegance and structure, made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes sourced from the winery's vineyards located in the heart of Chianti Classico. The vineyards, with an average age between 15 and 25 years, are situated at an altitude of 250 to 320 meters above sea level, on soils rich in galestro and alberese, typical of the Siena territory.\nThis Chianti Classico Riserva stands out for its authentic identity and its ability to best express the typical characteristics of Sangiovese, delivering a full-bodied and harmonious wine, with a perfect balance of freshness, tannin, and aromatic intensity.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2016 vintage was particularly favorable in Chianti Classico. Balanced climatic conditions, with a sunny summer and cool nights, allowed for gradual grape maturation. The result is a wine with an elegant profile, capable of combining intensity and finesse. The harvest, carried out manually, allowed for the selection of only the best bunches, ensuring high quality raw material.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe alcoholic fermentation of the \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 Magnum - Castell’in Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (around 28-30°C) for a period of 12-14 days, using indigenous yeasts, which are naturally present on the grape skins.\nThis is followed by a period of maceration on the skins, which allows for the balanced extraction of color and tannins. Aging then continues in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for 24-36 months, during which the wine acquires complexity and harmony. After bottling, it rests in the cellar for another 12 months before release to the market.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nIt presents an intense ruby color, with slightly garnet reflections, a sign of its achieved maturity. Clear and brilliant in the glass, it anticipates the important structure that distinguishes it.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the nose, it offers a complex and refined bouquet: aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and berries intertwine with spicy notes of black pepper, tobacco, and slight balsamic hints. The aging in wood provides nuances of leather and vanilla, perfectly integrated into the aromatic profile.\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and enveloping, with a dense but soft tannic texture. The typical freshness of Sangiovese gives balance and vibrancy, while the finish is long and persistent, with pleasant returning notes of red fruit and spices. A wine of great personality, capable of evolving magnificently over time.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings for Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 Magnum - Castell’in Villa\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis Chianti Classico Riserva pairs excellently with traditional Tuscan dishes and, more generally, with flavorful Italian cuisine. Perfect with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrilled red meats and roasted beef or lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efresh pasta with wild boar or hare ragu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaged cheeses such as Tuscan Pecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edishes with mushrooms or truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThe Magnum version, thanks to the bottle's capacity to promote slower and more homogeneous maturation, offers an even more harmonious tasting experience.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 Magnum - Castell’in Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fundamental aspect to maintain its qualities. It is advisable to store it in a cool place, with a constant temperature between 12 and 16°C, away from direct light and heat sources, with the bottle laid on its side to keep the cork moist.\nThis is a wine with great aging potential: it can evolve in the bottle for over 10 years, developing increasingly complex and harmonious aromas. Ideal for those who wish to enrich their cellar with a valuable label destined to show its best over time.","brand":"Castell'in Villa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52414981603667,"sku":"C08-C053-2016-06","price":909.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/chianti-classico-riserva-docg-2016-magnum-castell-in-villa.jpg?v=1764410327","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/chianti-classico-riserva-docg-2016-magnum-castell-in-villa","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}