Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico 2022 750ml

Delicate and bright, the Castello dei Rampolla 2022 Chianti Classico gives us a pure and transparent interpretation of Sangiovese. The wine shows a multitude of violets, purple fruits and tart cassis flavors. This Chianti Classico is all about verticality and brightness. It appears nearly weightless at first but eventually unfolds over the palate with a carefully dosed, mid-weight texture that gives it enough structure to pair with classic Tuscan pasta dishes featuring a sauce from slow-cooked wild boar or hare.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Chianti Classico
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.