About Bottiglia Particolare
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- $68-85
- Alcohol
- 14%
A Toscana IGT 'Super Tuscan' blend of roughly 50% Sangiovese and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, hand-harvested at low yields from limestone-rich vineyards in Greve in Chianti. Fermented in small lots at controlled temperature with maceration of up to 20 days, then aged in barrique (75% Allier, 25% Vosges oak) for a minimum of 18 months, followed by further time in large barrels and bottle refinement. Ruby red with strong purplish reflections; an intense, wide-ranging nose of small red fruits, dark berries, vanilla and oak leads to an elegant, rich palate with silky tannins and background notes of vanilla and chocolate.
Bottiglia Particolare is Verrazzano's answer to the Super Tuscan movement — the 50/50 Sangiovese-Cabernet split gives you Tuscan freshness with Bordeaux-style structure, and it holds its own against far pricier IGTs.
New to wine?
A bolder, more international-style red than the estate's Sangiovese-only wines — great entry point for Cabernet lovers curious about Tuscany.
Food Pairings
A rich, international-style red that pairs well with grilled steak, roasted red meats, and dishes with dark spice or chocolate-inflected sauces.
When to drink it
Steak dinners, celebratory meals, gifting to Cabernet lovers
Terroir & Winemaking
Approx. 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, hand-harvested at 55 quintals/hectare from limestone soils in Greve in Chianti. Fermented at controlled temperature with maceration up to 20 days. Aged in barrique (75% Allier, 25% Vosges oak) minimum 18 months, followed by at least 6 months in large barrel and 6 months bottle refinement. Alcohol approx. 14% vol.
About the producer
Castello di Verrazzano7th-century Chianti Classico estate, birthplace of navigator Verrazzano.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bottiglia Particolare?
- It is Castello di Verrazzano's Super Tuscan-style wine, a Toscana IGT blend of roughly 50% Sangiovese and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak barrique.
- Why is it classified as IGT rather than DOCG?
- Chianti Classico DOCG rules limit the use of international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon at this proportion, so wines with a roughly equal Sangiovese-Cabernet blend are released under the more flexible Toscana IGT designation, following the Super Tuscan tradition.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its richness and silky tannins pair well with grilled steak, roasted red meats, and dishes with dark spice or chocolate-inflected sauces.
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