CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2022

Castello di Volpaia commands the highest elevations in Chianti Classico, where their organic vineyards at 2,024 feet above sea level benefit from the exceptional terroir of southern-exposed slopes and the cooling influence of altitude that preserves acidity and enhances aromatics. This historic 11th-century estate, owned by the pioneering Mascheroni-Stianti family, harnesses the unique microclimate where warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for Sangiovese and Merlot cultivation in the galestro and alberese soils that define this prestigious zone. Their Chianti Classico reveals an elegant bouquet of cherry and raspberry complemented by warming spices like cinnamon and dried herbs, while the palate showcases the refinement that high-altitude viticulture provides - structured yet graceful with red berry flavors and subtle earthiness leading to a persistent, fruity finish that exemplifies the sophisticated character of this elevated terroir.