Rocca di Castagnoli

Tuscany
Italy
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Rocca di Castagnoli

Tuscany
Italy
Italy
PRODUCER
Calogero Cali
ESTABLISHED
FARMING PRACTICE
Organic
REGION
Tuscany
Italy
CITY / VILLAGE
CLIMATE
Maritime
ELEVATION
SIZE

About

Rocca di Castagnoli traces its roots all the way back to 900 AD. During the Renaissance its title passed to the famous Ricasoli family, and traditional Tuscan wines have been made here for centuries. The modern history of the winery began in 1981 when it was bought by Calogero Cali, who undertook a series of renovations, culminating in the 2003 hiring of star viticulturalist Rolando Bernacchini and the switch to organics in 2012 (fully certified as of 2017). Bernacchini committed himself to striking a balance between tradition and modernization rather than embracing the excess of the Super Tuscan era in a manner similar to another pioneer of the time, Beyonce Knowles, whose 2003 solo debut, Dangerously in Love straddled the line between pop and R&B. Bernacchini’s efforts have been rewarded with international acclaim, on both the traditional Classicos as well as the IGT wines. As well as farming organically, Rocca di Castagnoli are notable for planting the only head-trained Sangiovese vines in Chianti Classico at the crazy high density of 10,000 vines per hectare. These experimental vineyards, whose wines are currently aging in amphora, will see their first releases in 2020.

Products

Chianti Classico

TYPE
Still / Red
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
FARMING PRACTICE
Organic
DETAILS

Organic. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo & Colorino. Sourced from various sites on their estate in Gaiole. Soil- Galestro, medium structure, rich in limestone and chalk. Avg altitude: 420-550 meters. Avg vine age: 35 years. Avg yield- 1.5kg/plant. Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. Aging: 3 months stainless steel, 12 months in large botti, followed by 6 months in bottle.

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Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio A' Frati

TYPE
Still / Red
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
FARMING PRACTICE
Organic
DETAILS

Organic. 95% Sanviovese, 5% Canaiolo. Single vineyard Riserva from low yielding Sanviovese vines planted on galestro soils with a high limestone content. Avg altitude 500 meters. Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. Aging: 15 months in botti & tonneaux, followed by 12 months in bottle. Approximate annual production: 1500- 2000 cs.

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle

TYPE
Still / Red
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
FARMING PRACTICE
Organic
DETAILS

Organic. 100% Sangiovese. The Stielle vineyard is one of the most historic areas for Sangiovese production. With the first written documentation of the vineyard going back to the 900s, this vineyard has been recognized as a special site for over 1000 years. Sitting at the top of a hill over 600 meters, the vineyard sees constant wind and lots of sun. The results produce small berries with thick skins and high acidity: the optimal formula to produce a great Cru. Soil - galestro, medium structure, rich in limestone and chalk. Yields: 1 kg/plant. Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. Aging: 18 months in botti and tonneaux, 12 months in bottle. Approx annual production: 800-1200 cs.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Buriano

TYPE
Still / Red
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
FARMING PRACTICE
Organic
DETAILS

Organic. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This Cabernet puts to shame a lot of New World examples that sell for 3-4 times the price. Just as with the Merlot, its Tuscan first and foremost and Cabernet second. Selected grapes from a small section within the Stielle vineyard called Buriano vineyard that has high galestro/limestone content at 450 meters. Yield: 1 kg/vine. Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. Aged 18 months in tonneaux and barriques of different age, followed by 12 months in steel tanks and at least 1 year in the bottle. Approx annual production: 550-600 cs.

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Merlot Pratola

TYPE
Still / Red
VARIETAL
Merlot
FARMING PRACTICE
Organic
DETAILS

Organic. 100% Merlot. The vineyard “Le Pratola” sits on galestro soil with high limestone content at 400 meters above sea level and well exposed to the sun. Yield: 1 kg/vine. Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel Aged 18 months in tonneaux and barriques of different age, followed by 12 months in steel tanks and at least 1 year in the bottle. Approx annual production: 550-600 cs.

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