Castello di Albola Chianti Classico 2018
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Ruby-red in color (advancing to garnet), this wine is bursting with notes of strawberry, red berries, sage, spice cake and subtle earth on the nose. It is vibrant and medium bodied, revealing lively cherry and exotic spice and leading to polished tannins and a delicate finish.Pairs well with most types of grilled, barbecued, marinated, roasted and stuffed meats and fish.
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James Suckling
A red with blueberry, orange-peel and mineral character that is full-bodied with a balance of firm, silky tannins. Balanced and delicious already. Drink or hold.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The soft-spoken, yet persistent 2018 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico drinks up-front and easily. TASTING NOTES: This wine gushes forward with lovely ripe fruit aromas and flavors, and a touch of savoriness. Pair it with Spaghetti in a mild Bolognese sauce. (Tasted: August 12, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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Macerated, pure red cherries and fruit cake notes, sitting alongside red berries, clove, smoke and basil.
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The medieval village of Castello di Albola stands on the magnificent Chianti hills, in an unique location known for the charm of its history, for the evocative power of art and for the unique landscape and agrarian context of unrivalled harmony.
Once belonging to some of the most noble Tuscan Families throughout the ages, from the Acciaioli and the Samminiati to the Pazzi and the Ginori Conti, the estate has been in the care and protection of the Zonin Family for over 40 years.
Zonin Family's first task was to ensure that the vineyards would produce high quality grapes, and then to restore the outbuildings and the beautiful villa that had been built in the 16th century but maintained in its two massive towers the traces of the original mediaeval castle. In addition to the recuperation and restoration of the main villa and of the hamlet, the rural outbuildings have also been refurbished and are now used as accommodation. A new winery has also been built, in perfect harmony with the landscape.
The Zonin Family has also enlarged both the vineyards and the estate, which today covers 900 hectares, of which 125 are under vine and where there are also over 4 thousand olive trees.