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Sparkling dry
Compagnia di Volpaia Sparkling Brut Nature 2019 is a wine made from 100% ‘Sangiovese’ using the classic sparkling wine production method. This is not your typical fruity spumante, but a more serious, precisely crafted sparkling wine, the axis of which is created by the acidity of early-picked berries, a very clean selection of the base wine and longer aging. The producer himself presents this wine as a millesimato, produced only in the best years, in order to obtain the purest expression of ‘Sangiovese’ in the form of a sparkling wine.
The aroma of the wine reveals itself in a complex and elegant way: notes of fresh exotic fruits, honey and vanilla, and the overall impression is not directed towards sharp citrus harshness, but towards a more mature, more rounded aroma.
In the mouth, the wine is soft, creamy and has a long citrus aftertaste.
The character of this wine is formed by the Castellino vineyard in Tuscany. The vines grow at an altitude of approximately 393-411 m above sea level, in a southern exposure, on sandy clay soil. This location helps the Sangiovese to maintain freshness and precision, especially when the berries are picked early for sparkling wine, with even higher acidity and lower sugar content.
The berries were hand-picked on September 13, 2019, the base wine was aged for 10 months in French Allier oak barrels, and then for another 20 months in bottle with yeast.
Serve at 8-10 °C as an aperitif, with seafood or mushroom risotto.
"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.
