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2014 Chianti Classico Riserva “Terrazze”
Castagnoli

In Tuscany, Sangiovese produces wines of similar caliber that are distinctly different from their Corsican counterparts. At Castagnoli, high elevation and stony soils of galestro (a schist-like metamorphic rock) stamp their mark on the estate’s wines. Castagnoli’s reds from the scenic hillsides of Castellina in Chianti are more high-toned and mineral-driven, with exotic aromatics and bright acidity. This bottling is from a selection of the estate’s steepest vineyards, which have been terraced with dry stone walls made from rocks found in the vineyards. Farming is organic and also features biodynamic practices, such as spraying plant-based remedies to boost the vines’ immune function. This Chianti boasts notable finesse and aromatic lift, proving what Sangiovese is capable of when planted in a great site.
—Anthony Lynch
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Sangiovese |
Appellation: | Chianti Classico Riserva |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany |
Producer: | Castagnoli |
Winemaker: | Alfred Schefenacker |
Vineyard: | 10 years average, 6.53 ha |
Soil: | Galestro Schist |
Aging: | Wine is raised in 500L barrels (none or very little new depending on vintage) |
Farming: | Organic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 14% |
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About The Producer
Castagnoli
About The Region
Tuscany
Perhaps no region is tied to Italy’s reputation as a producer of fine wine as much as Tuscany. Since Etruscan times, viticulture has played a prominent role in this idyllic land of rolling hills, and the Tuscan winemaking tradition remains as strong as ever today. With a favorable Mediterranean climate, an undulating topography offering countless altitudes and expositions, and a wealth of poor, well-draining soils, conditions are ideal for crafting high-quality wines. Add to that the rich gastronomical tradition—Tuscany is home to some of the country’s finest game, pastas, salumi, and cheeses—and you have the blueprint for a world-class wine region.
This is Sangiovese territory; in fact, it is arguably the only place in the world where Sangiovese reaches a truly regal expression. In spite of a rocky history with fluctuations in quality, traditionally produced Chianti has reclaimed its status as one of the country’s most reliable, food-friendly reds, while the rapid rise of Brunello di Montalcino shows the grape’s potential for grandiose, opulent reds allying power and finesse. Traditionally-minded growers have stuck to using only indigenous grape varieties and employing techniques like aging in massive wooden casks known as botti, creating wines of terroir that shine at the Tuscan table.
Tuscan wines have had a place in our portfolio since Kermit’s first visit in 1977. While the names of the estates have changed, the spirit of those first unfiltered Chiantis he imported live on through our current selections.
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Vintage Chart Mentality

Vintage Chart Mentality
Trust the great winemakers, trust the great vineyards. Your wine merchant might even be trustworthy. In the long run, that vintage strip may be the least important guide to quality on your bottle of wine.—Kermit Lynch