About this wine
A barrique-fermented Chardonnay bottled as Toscana IGT, sourced from experimental Chardonnay vineyards planted at the estate in 1980 — among the earliest Chardonnay plantings in the San Gimignano area. Pale straw-yellow with golden reflections, it shows an intense bouquet of butter, pastry, spice, talc and candied orange, with a dry, marine-mineral palate and honeyed, orange-toned finish.
An accessible way to try Tuscan Chardonnay — buttery and spiced, closer in style to a lightly oaked Burgundy.
Sommelier's Note
"A quietly historic wine — from one of the first Chardonnay plantings in San Gimignano, decades before it became fashionable in Tuscany."
Food Pairings
Rich enough for lobster in butter sauce, roasted white fish, or creamy risottos; also pairs with mildly spiced Asian dishes.
When to drink it
Seafood dinners, celebratory meals, pairing with creamy sauces.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-5,500
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay from vines planted in 1980; hand-harvested and fermented and aged in small French oak barrels. Alcohol approximately 13.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Castel Selva d'Oro made from?
- It is made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from experimental vines planted at the estate in 1980.
- How is Castel Selva d'Oro made?
- The hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes are fermented and aged in small French oak barrels, giving the wine notes of butter, pastry and spice.
- What food pairs well with Castel Selva d'Oro?
- It pairs well with lobster in butter sauce, roasted white fish, creamy risottos, and mildly spiced dishes.
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