The Castellare estate is one of the best examples of tradition in the area. The winery's owner, Paolo Panerai, has closely studied the world's best wineries and applied this understanding and experience to viticulture in Italy. The Castellare property, located in Tuscany's Castellina in Chianti, has become a virtual refuge for wildlife, including many of the birds pictured on their labels. With each vintage, the Castellare label shows a different bird, symbolizing the estate's commitment to environmentally sound cultivation. The birds selected for the labels are among the rarest creatures in Chianti, and represent birds threatened by extinction, mostly due to synthetic chemical products and hunting, both of which are forbidden on this property.
Bright ruby red color with purple highlights. Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of aromas and the final note
40th Anniversary bottling Wine Spectator 96 Toasty oak gives way to bright cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors in this sleek, vibrant red, with wild
Wine Enthusiast 92 “Sleek and savory, this lovely red made with 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino offers scents of wild berries, crushed mint, fragrant
The Castellare di Castellina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico San Niccolo is from Malvasia Bianca and a small amount of Trebbiano grapes dried out in
Wine Spectator 92 “Aromas of graphite and eucalyptus are distinctive, giving way to a core of ripe, juicy black cherry, black currant, tar and tobacco
The Chianti Classico cru, Reserve obtained from a single vineyard and which received the highest scores for its elegance and typical characteristics. A wine that
Vinous Media 92 "The 2018 Chianti Classico is an absolutely joyous wine. Bright red cherry fruit, tangy acids and sweet floral notes all run a translucent,
Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2019 Rank 17 A beam of pure cherry and blackberry fruit defines this intense, racy red, which is firm and tensile,
Vibrant and lively ruby color. The nose displays typical violet flowers and cherry fruit scents and a mineral note. Opens immediately to the palate with
This riserva is a brilliant ruby red color with garnet highlights. On the nose aromas of cherries, red plums and currants are layered over notes
Bright ruby red colour with purple highlights. Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of aromas and the final note
Vinous Media 98 "Castellare's I Sodi di San Niccol is the single most overlooked high-end wine in Tuscany today. The 2016 picks up where the 2015
Vibrant and lively ruby colour. The nose displays typical violet flowers and cherry fruit scents and a mineral note. Opens immediately to the palate with
Neither too dry nor too sweet. Produced in strict accordance with tradition, but with Malvasia Bianca and a small amount of Trebbiano grapes dried out
Wine Spectator 90 "Starts out with cherry, leather, thyme, tobacco and earth notes. The firm, dusty tannins take over and line the finish. In the traditional
Rich and smooth, this dessert wine is balanced by tangy acidity and expresses honey, apple tart and nutty flavors. Lively and persistent. Malvasia Bianca and
Wine Advocate 94 "Elegant, subdued and streamlined, the 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale offers those three cornerstone qualities of excellent Sangiovese. The wine also shows
Light, elegant and intensely flavored, featuring caramel, salted butter, orange peel and roasted cashew notes. Vibrant acidity keeps this focused and clean on the lingering
Vinous / Antonio Galloni 93 The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale shows the darker, richer, ripe side of the year in its ample frame and
Brilliant amber in color, this wine offers seductive, layered aromas of roasted nuts, dried apricots, dates, toffee, and spice cake. On the palate, it shows
Vinous Media 93+ "Rich, deep and powerful, the 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale possesses superb depth and resonance. Lavender, smoke, plums and spices are all
Wine Advocate 95 The Poggio Ai Merli is Castellare’s single-vineyard Merlot. For whatever reason, it is not a wine I taste all that often, but I
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