Castello della Paneretta Quattrocentario 2001
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After a generally strong series of wines in the 1990s, Castello della Paneretta hit a rough patch in 1999 and 2000 with wines which were excessively rustic and funky. Happily, things seem back on track with the 2001 wines, a welcome notice, as the vineyards, located between Isole e Olena and Monsanto, are some of the finest in the entire appellation."-Robert Parker
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Castello della Paneretta is situated in the Chianti Classico area on the western slopes of the dominating hills of Elsa valley, looking towards San Gimignano. With its 309 hectares (majority wood) Paneretta is one of the biggest farms of the area.
The first owners of the castle was the Vettori family. The last heir, Maddalena, and her husband, Ludovico Capponi, restored the castle completely and commissioned Bernardino Poccetti to fresco the loggia. In this era Paneretta became a place of passing by for painters and poets.
Cassandra Capponi and husband, Marchese Carlo Riccardi Strozzi, remained owners of the castle until 1984, when the Albisetti family took over.
The only grape varieties planted and used are Sangiovese and Canaiolo Nero, the result of internal selections started many generations ago. The real strength of this company is the very old vineyards with medium to high density which survived the terrible years of restructuring. Therefore all the genetic material in the winery is strictly from clones which completely reflect the soil.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.