Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Santa Caterina takes its name from a single vineyard covering just a little more than five hectares on a south-facing slope, at an average altitude of 550 meters. It is a privileged parcel due to the composition of the soil, rich in galestro (a rocky, schistous clay soil), and to the quality of the Sangiovese grapes grown there. Vinified from a single variety, with a long aging period in wood barrels, they turn into a shiny wine in the glass, with an invigorating scent and a strong, long-lasting taste that encapsulates the very soul of Castello di Albola.
Appellation
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Area
Radda in Chianti, Chianti Classico
Grapes
100% Sangiovese
Tasting notes
Color: intense ruby red flecked with burgundy.
Bouquet: intense and elegant with floral notes of lily and a good concentration of ripe red fruit.
Flavor: strong and full-bodied with sweet tannins. Long, persistent finish.