Serve at 16–18 °C with grilled meats, game stews with mushrooms or vegetables.
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Red dry
Compagnia di Volpaia Castelprile Rosso Riserva Maremma Toscana DOC 2019 is a more serious style Maremma red from the Tuscan coast, based on organic grapes. The wine is mainly formed by ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, supplemented by ‘Sangiovese’ and a small part of ‘Merlot’. It is a wine in which the warmth of the coast is combined with a neat structure, and the character of the reserve is created not by heaviness, but by a denser texture, darker fruit and a clear role of maturation.
The aroma is most clearly felt by notes of plum, black cherry and blackberry jam, accompanied by soft sweet spices and balsamic tones. The wine is juicy, powerful and has a firm tannic structure.
The character of this wine is formed by the Prile vineyards in the Maremma Toscana area, near Grosseto. The vines grow at an altitude of 40-60 m, with a south-southeast exposure, and the soil is mainly sand (80%), with a smaller proportion of clay (15%) and silt (5%) and pebbles. The Castelprile vineyards are located about 7 km from the coast, on the shores of the ancient Prelius Lake.
The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The 2019 season is described as a rather cool and rainy spring, followed by a hot summer with a few saving rains, and ripening took place a little later than usual; the harvest was carried out between 6 and 18 September. All this allowed for the formation of a concentrated but not overripe, structurally solid expression of the riserva style.
Serve at 16–18 °C with grilled meats, game stews with mushrooms or vegetables.
Ripe black cherries, sage, wet leaves, black chocolate and some baking spices to the nose. Medium to full body on the palate with a mouthful of dusty tannins that evenly spread across the palate. Juicy, medium-long finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
"Castello di Volpaia" is more than just vineyards and a farm – it's the historic residence of the Della Volpaia family of Florence, a dynasty of artists and builders who once created armillary spheres and sundials. Lorenzo, a friend of Leonardo da Vinci, who created an impressive clock for Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, was a particularly prominent member.
Today, "Castello di Volpaia" belongs to the Mascheroni Stianti family, who are dedicated to ensuring that every restoration respects the original artistic heritage. Maintaining the traditions of the 11th century, the castle and the surrounding village remain closely linked to the production of high-quality wine and olive oil. The unique terroir of the Volpaia area, located in the prestigious Chianti Classico region, gives the wines their distinctive character. The winery owns 360 hectares of vineyards, which are farmed according to strict organic farming principles, emphasizing the harmony between nature and man. "Castello di Volpaia" is undoubtedly considered a super classic Italian wine producer, and almost all of their red wines are made from Tuscany's primary grape variety, ‘Sangiovese’.
Wine Style
"Castello di Volpaia" wines are characterized by elegance, structure, and excellent acid balance, reflecting the uniqueness of the Chianti Classico region and especially the Volpaia terroir. Red wines, made from ‘Sangiovese’ grapes, dominate.
Prestigious Vineyards
The "Castello di Volpaia" vineyards are located in the upper Chianti Classico zone, in the Volpaia area:
These exceptional vineyard characteristics and respect for tradition are the foundation of the quality of "Castello di Volpaia" wines.
Aging and Drinking Period
"Castello di Volpaia" red wines are aged in oak barrels and then in bottles to create a harmonious and balanced wine. While some young wines can be enjoyed immediately, the top-class Chianti Classico Riserva and other selected cuvées have excellent potential to age and develop for many years, gaining even more complexity and elegant nuances.
