Bright, elegant and beautifully composed, the 2023 Chianti Classico from Castellare di Castellina is a perfect balance of heritage and modern finesse. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with expressive aromas of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and violet, underpinned by hints of tobacco, cedar and Tuscan herbs. The palate is pure and poised with juicy red fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity. Notes of redcurrant, spice and dried rose linger through a long, savoury finish that’s both graceful and grounded. It’s classic Chianti, lifted, aromatic and utterly drinkable, with that unmistakable Castellare precision and polish.

For when: the table’s set, the pasta’s al dente, and the conversation flows easily.
Pairs with: pappardelle al ragù, grilled lamb, or aged Pecorino.

Castellare di Castellina, founded in the 1970s in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, is one of Tuscany’s most admired estates, celebrated for its elegant, terroir-driven wines that honour the Sangiovese grape in its purest form. The vineyards, nestled around the medieval village of Castellina in Chianti, sit on limestone-rich soils at elevations of 350–400 metres, producing fruit of superb balance and aromatic intensity.

The 2023 vintage is made predominantly from Sangiovese (known locally as Sangioveto) with a touch of native Canaiolo, fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness, then aged for around 12 months in French oak barrels and traditional casks. The result is quintessential Castellare, a wine that bridges tradition and modernity, combining the perfume and purity of old-world Chianti with the finesse and texture of contemporary craftsmanship.