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Castello di Albola Santa Caterina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015
Tuscany, ItalyCastello di Albola Gran Selezione Santa Caterina hails from Radda. It is all sangiovese, grown at some of the highest elevations in Chianti Classico, averaging 550m above sea level. The GR spends 15 months in mixed sizes of French oak barrels before spending another 18 months in bottle. The attack is dry and firm but still with some tannins to disperse. The nose is a cedar, red fruit affair that spills on to the palate with spice, red cherry, and a dry, earthy mineral finish. It needs some protein at the moment to take on the dry tannins. Grilled chicken, beef, and pasta, will do the trick. You could choose to cellar this another five years and wait for all the components to come together.Tasted: 14 September 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $64.99 | 750ml | estimated retail |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 193993UPC: 8002235029230
