About Chianti Classico
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $25-35
- 750ml, US retail
- Alcohol
- 14%
Castell'in Villa's entry-level Chianti Classico is 100% estate-grown Sangiovese from Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the southern edge of the Chianti Classico zone. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel with roughly two weeks of skin contact, it is then aged for about two years in large traditional Slavonian oak botti before bottling, unfined and unfiltered. It shows the estate's uncompromising, old-school approach even at the base tier: bright acidity, firm tannins, and real ageability rather than a soft, modernized style.
This is what Chianti Classico tasted like before modernization softened the category — proof that even the 'entry' wine from a serious estate outclasses most producers' top bottling.
New to wine?
A traditional, structured Chianti Classico that rewards patience — not a soft, easy-drinking style.
Food Pairings
A versatile trattoria red: excellent with meat lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, grilled sausages, and other classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes. The bright acidity and firm tannin also make it a natural match for tomato-based sauces.
When to drink it
Weeknight Italian dinners, pasta night with friends
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from estate vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga (southern Chianti Classico). Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel with approximately two weeks of skin maceration. Aged roughly 2 years in large Slavonian oak botti, then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
About the producer
Castell'in VillaA bastion of traditional Chianti Classico with legendary aging potential.Visit the producer page →More wines from Castell'in Villa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico taste like?
- Expect red and black cherry, tobacco, wild herbs, and a touch of leather, with bright acidity and firm, structured tannins — a traditional, food-driven style rather than a soft, fruit-forward one.
- Is this wine ready to drink on release, or does it need aging?
- It is approachable young and can be enjoyed on release, but thanks to Castell'in Villa's traditional long aging in large oak casks, it also holds up well for several years in the cellar.
- What food pairs best with this Chianti Classico?
- Classic Tuscan trattoria fare — meat lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, grilled sausages, and other tomato-and-meat dishes — is the natural match.
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