2022 ChevernyDomaine du Salvard
France | Loire
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Producers
Determined to prioritize the unique soil and microclimate of their prized grand cru vineyard, Castagnoli bottles the Salita separately from their Chianti Classico and Riserva. Named for the sun it attracts all day long thanks to its high altitude and exposition, the vineyard is planted along ancient stone terraces, each vine cohabitating with the olive trees that contribute to the estate’s signature olive oil. Rarely have I been so aware that a well-made wine is indeed alive: after some time in a decanter, the profound ripe cherry and vanilla flavors flourish before settling into something warm and altogether delightful.
—Emily Spillmann
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Sangiovese |
Appellation: | IGT Toscana |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany |
Producer: | Castagnoli |
Winemaker: | Sonia Ermini |
Vineyard: | 9 years average, 6.57 ha |
Soil: | Galestro Schist |
Aging: | Wine ages for 18 months in neutral oak barrels |
Farming: | Organic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
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.
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany | Toscana IGT
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana
Cuna Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana
Villa Di Geggiano Italy | Tuscany | Toscana IGT
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Ferretti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312
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