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Castellare di Castellina

Vertical of I Sodi di S.Niccolo' 6 vintage from 1999 to 2004 in Elegant Wooden box

This unique and special edition of 6 great vintage about one of the greatest Italian wine,
I Sodi di S. Niccolo'. Selection of 2 bottle of each year from 1999 to 2004
in elegant Castellare wooden box. A must for all wine lover.

The masterpiece of Castellare. Twice named in the Wine Spectator Top 100,
again and again three glasses and five bunches, pride of our Farm to have
shown the grandeur of Sangioveto and Malvasia Nera, reaching the fifth place
in the world. Nowadays the Tuscan wine, made from native  vines, with the
highest score.

Characteristics:

Full-bodied, with firm yet fine-grained tannins, I Sodi di San Niccoló is an austere,
rich and elegant wine that offers supple notes of wild berries, blackberry,
currants and cedar, which are elegantly complemented by hints of vanilla and leather.


Denomination: Red wine IGT Toscana 
Vintage: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Grapes: Sangioveto (85%-90%) and Malvasia Nera (15-10%) 
Vinification: in steel for 18/25 days at a controlled temperature (28°) 
Malolactic fermentation: Done 
Ageing: From15 to 30 months in barrique for 2/3 new 
Bottle refinement: 12 months 
Type of wood: Barrique of 225 lt and different type of woods 
Harvest: following the half of October 
Hectare gain: 40/45 q.li/ha 
Vines height: 350/400 mt. s.l.m. 
Plant density: From 2.700 to 7.000 in the new ones 
Age of productive vines: From 25 to 30 years
Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.
Bottle capacity: 0,750 Lt. / Package: 12 bottles in Elegant Wooden Box

Region Toscana

Grapes Used: Sangioveto 85%

Malvasia Nera 15%

Alcohol:13.50%