About this wine
Castello di Albola's top-tier Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, made from 100% Sangiovese from the estate's best-performing high-altitude plots. Intense aromas of cherry jam, medicinal herbs, and spicy notes of cinnamon, pepper, and tobacco lead to an elegant, richly flavored palate where dark red fruit and spice harmonize with fine acidity and a long, impressive finish.
A serious, structured wine best suited to those already familiar with Chianti Classico's Riserva tier.
Sommelier's Note
"The estate's flagship Sangiovese — cinnamon, pepper, and cherry-jam intensity backed by the fine-boned acidity that only Radda's altitude can give."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with roast beef, braised meats, game, and well-aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Fine dining, special celebrations, gifting to wine enthusiasts
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $57-80
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the estate's finest high-altitude plots; extended maceration and aging in oak followed by bottle refinement, per Gran Selezione DOCG requirements (minimum estate-grown fruit, longer aging than Riserva). ABV approx. 13.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What tier of Chianti Classico is Il Solatìo?
- It is a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione — the highest classification within the Chianti Classico DOCG, reserved for single-estate wines made from the best vineyard selections.
- What does Il Solatìo taste like?
- Intense aromas of cherry jam, medicinal herbs, cinnamon, pepper, and tobacco, with a full-bodied palate of dark red fruit and spice, fine acidity, and a long finish.
- What food pairs well with Il Solatìo?
- Roast beef, braised meats, game, and well-aged hard cheeses complement its structure and intensity.
- Is Il Solatìo 100% Sangiovese?
- Yes, it is made entirely from Sangiovese grown on the estate's finest high-altitude plots.
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オーゾ
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