Tenuta Castiglioni
Tenuta Frescobaldi 2023
Toscana IGT
Tenuta Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2020 honors over 700 years of winemaking tradition, with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese. The wine undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, followed by 12 months of aging in barriques and 2 months in the bottle. Its vibrant ruby-red color is complemented by aromas of cherry, blackberry, blueberry, and mulberry, with spiced notes of cinnamon, star anise, and black pepper. On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, with resolved tannins and a long, persistent finish.
VINEYARD
Tenuta Castiglioni is situated in the gentle hills of Val di Pesa, where the typical clay soils are ideal for highlighting the fruitiness of the wines. Here the richness of the weather and the soil is expressed in the structure of the wines, thanks to the symbiosis between fresh earth, a mild climate and the afternoon breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
WINEMAKING
After the grapes are hand-sorted, a spontaneous alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with light pumpovers during the first few days. Malolactic conversion occurs in new French oak barriques in which the wine continues to age.
VINTAGE
The start of the 2023 vintage was characterized by lower than average temperatures and abundant rainfall. Rising temperatures in July brought the year's averages back in line with historical averages. From August until early autumn, temperatures significantly exceeded historical averages. This, as well as the lack of any rainfall, the strong solar radiation and the warm southerly winds that blew over Tuscany, reversed the trend compared to spring 2023. The absence of rain at harvest allowed for healthy grapes to be picked at the best moment.
TASTING NOTE
This is a warm, soft and round wine with immense complexity, an intense fruit character and a delicately spicy finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Wild boar pappardelle, Pecorino Toscano
Color
Red
Appellation
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$33
Trade Materials
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