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A full bodied and complex white wine to drink aged. Capable of withstanding even the most flavourful dishes, thanks to the vinification in barriques and a long ageing period in the bottle. A Burgundian style Chardonnay, for those who love a wine with a depth of taste. Straw-yellow colour. The nose is characterised by a complex aroma with fruity hints of white peach and minerals. Fresh, full-flavoured and harmonious in the mouth.    

Canonico’s twin, but made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the most charming, yet also the most challenging white grape. Like its twin, recommended for those who love complex wines and characterised by rich fragrances, aromas and a long texture, even if made with white grapes. A wine ideal to savour as if reading the score of a great musical composition. Straw-yellow colour. The nose is characterised by a complex aroma with fruity hints of white peach and minerals. Fresh, full-flavoured and harmonious in the mouth.        

From Sangiovese vines over 30 years old comes the Chianti Classico Torre Alta, a wine whose name evokes the iconic tower of the Castellare winery, but above all, it represents the desire to rise and pursue excellence. The vineyards are located in a privileged position at an altitude of 450-510 meters, with perfect exposure. The Chianti Classico Torre Alta is a wine that looks forward to achieving ambitious goals while respecting the territory and the Tuscan tradition.   Ruby red in color, Torre Alta is fragrant and fresh on the nose, with pleasant notes of red fruit, licorice, currant, and a hint of vanilla—typical...

Giardini 97 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. An authentic expression of Chianti Classico. Only native vines, to maintain the most typical formula of the most famous of Italian wines, respecting tradition and the territory, enhancing the beautiful ruby red of Sangioveto. Tasting notes: Bright ruby red colour with purple highlights. Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of aromas and the final note of sweetness, the wine is characterised by an excellent balance in the mouth.   

  Wine Spectator 93 points. Wine Advocate 92 points. A careful selection of the best grapes of the estate: only native varieties, Sangioveto 95%, Canaiolo 5%. A wine which best interprets the territory of Chianti Classico to obtain the best from every vintage. Ageing lasts for about 15 months in used barriques, followed by another 15 months in the bottle.  Typical ruby red colour, which has a tendency to become garnet red as the wine ages. The nose has an intense aroma of violets and an elegance that is enhanced over time. On the palate the wine displays relatively dry and harmonious notes, while also being slightly tannic, with a...

Doctor Wine 97 points. Wine Advocate 94 points.   The Chianti Classico cru, Reserve obtained from a single vineyard and which received the highest scores for its elegance and typical characteristics. A wine that showcases the enormous potential of the Sangioveto grape. Vibrant and lively ruby colour. The nose displays typical violet flowers and cherry fruit scents and a mineral note. Opens immediately to the palate with freshness and flavour dominating the middle part of the tasting, while the pleasant finish offers fragrant fruity notes.    

Vinous Media 95 points. "The 2020 Coniale is a jewel of a wine. It offers an intriguing mix of varietal and regional character. Darktoned fruit, sage, lavender, grilled herbs, mocha and spice fill out the layers nicely. This heady, explosive Cabernet Sauvignon has a ton to offer. The huge, expansive finish is a thing of beauty." Antonio Galloni. Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, putting Castellare’s productive capacities to the test with the rest of the world. Work carried out in the vineyard and a wine-making process focused more on elegance than power. A...

Wine Advocate 96+. Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, putting Castellare’s productive capacities to the test with the rest of the world. Work carried out in the vineyard and a wine-making process focused more on elegance than power. A result which, apart from the strong note of a Cabernet, goes a long way to illustrate the characteristics of the terroir.   Intense ruby red. This wine immediately conveys a hint of cherries and small fruits such as currants. The overall bouquet is complemented by subtle woody notes. The palate is well balanced and persistent.     

98 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: "An iconic wine by Castellare di Castellina winery, a blend of Sangioveto and Malvasia Nera grapes grown organically. It ages in barrique for 24-30 months. The result is a wine with deep ruby color, fruity aromas of red plum jam, blueberries and touches of marjoram. The palate is dense, marked by a nice acid vein that supports the fruit, with compact and elegant tannins. Balsamic finish with red fruits returns." 02/23.   Decanter 96 points.   #CAST

Antonio Galloni 97+ Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2020 I Sodi di San Niccolò is fabulous. It is a rare wine that offers power, finesse and translucent energy at once. All the elements are in perfect balance. I can’t remember a Sodi like this one, a wine that is so complete and alluring right out of the gate. Rose petal, lavender, spice, orange peel and sage open first. What impresses me most about the 2020 is the finesse of its tannin, something I have very rarely seen in Sodi at this early stage. Magical. his is remarkable in every way." 07/24  Wine Spectator 97 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator:...

Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo. The estate’s base wine produced using the traditional Tuscan vinification technique, which sees the addition of dried grapes after the first fermentation. Ready in the spring, this wine is soft, lively, easy to drink and can also be enjoyed cold in the fridge during the summer. Light ruby red. Floral bouquet. Smooth, lively, easy-drinking wine.    

Chardonnay (40%) and Sauvignon blanc (60%). Tangible proof that Tuscany is also a land of white wines, even if for the most part produced using international varieties. A pleasant wine to drink, in which the depth of a Chardonnay and the aroma typical of a Sauvignon Blanc come together in a delicate and equally full-flavoured blend. Straw-yellow colour. The nose offers delicious hints of peach, boxwood and elder flower. Characterised by hints of gooseberry and a finish with a touch of vanilla. Round on the palate, with a balanced structure. Ideally paired with seafood risotto.   #BLACKFRIDAY  

James Suckling 94 points. Tuscany is a land of excellence for Merlot. Castellare merlot, thanks to the special location of the vineyard, has a rare personality. Since the first vintage it was defined as a monument to wine excellence. Tasting notes: The colour is deep and vibrant purple, clear, brilliant and beautiful texture. The nose is complex and the black fruit (blackberry and blueberry in particular) prevails in a clear manner. Raspberry, cherry and plum, followed by roasted notes of cocoa, vanilla and coffee. The mouth is soft and enveloping, with fine and elegant tannins. Warm, soft and very balanced. The finish is long and harmonious...

Tuscany is a land of excellence for Merlot. Castellare merlot, thanks to the special location of the vineyard, has a rare personality. Since the first vintage it was defined as a monument to wine excellence. The colour is deep and vibrant purple, clear, brilliant and beautiful texture. The nose is complex and the black fruit (blackberry and blueberry in particular) prevails in a clear manner. Raspberry, cherry and plum, followed by roasted notes of cocoa, vanilla and coffee. The mouth is soft and enveloping, with fine and elegant tannins. Warm, soft and very balanced. The finish is long and harmonious with a marked fruity aftertaste....

Wine Advocate 97+. Pure Merlot. Tuscany is a land of excellence for Merlot. Castellare merlot, thanks to the special location of the vineyard, has a rare personality. Since the first vintage it was defined as a monument to wine excellence. The colour is deep and vibrant purple, clear, brilliant and beautiful texture. The nose is complex and the black fruit (blackberry and blueberry in particular) prevails in a clear manner. Raspberry, cherry and plum, followed by roasted notes of cocoa, vanilla and coffee. The mouth is soft and enveloping, with fine and elegant tannins. Warm, soft and very balanced. The finish is long and harmonious with a...

Wine Spectator 93 points. Luca Maroni 92 points. Veronelli 3 Stars. WA 91. Here's a sassy and spicy expression of Merlot. The 2014 Poggio Ai Merli is a tight and slightly nervous wine from a cool vintage. The otherwise mellow Merlot grape shows tart aromas of red fruit and cherry with spice, tobacco and white chocolate. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged in new French barrique. Only 3,000 bottles are produced. Poggio ai Merli performs very well in cooler vintages (2013 is a case point). But the 2014 vintage offers a lower textural threshold and moderate persistence. ML Dec 2016.   #CAST

"The wine from the sea". Chardonnay and Viognier in a 50% blend. A premium wine from vineyards stretching to the Porto Palo beach (Menfi), terroir ideal for these two international vine varieties. The wine has a golden yellow colour. Complex and intense nose characterised by aromas of apricots, yellow peaches, white flowers, spices and honey. A sweet and exotic intensity in the mouth, coupled with a pleasant freshness that renders it exceptionally harmonious.   #BLACKFRIDAY    

James Suckling 92 points. Sicily is a region where more or less all grape varieties can give their very best. In this land, Cabernet acquires absolutely unique characteristics. Lacking vegetal notes, typical of this variety in a non-ideal way, here, Cabernet is a wine of great structure and with a polyphenolic component ideal for optimal ageing. Label drawn by Missoni.   Cabernet grown in Sicily is somewhat unique insofar as it has none of the vegetal characteristics that often are associated with the variety. This fine effort from the Castellare empire spends 10 months in oak (50% new) then a further 8 months in bottle before release....

James Suckling  A perfumed nose of dark cherries, mulberries, dried herbs, toffee and spices. Full-bodied with grainy tannins. Opulent and perfumed with rich oak spice. A blend of 50% cabernet sauvignon and 50% merlot. Drink from 2023.   WINERY NOTE: Made from equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Campanaio is the result of meticulous attention starting with the selection of the plants themselves. Alessandro Cellai (chief winemaker at Castellare di Castellina and Rocca di Frassinello) began by searching for superior rootstocks and clones and quickly found a passion. His painstaking efforts have resulted in a wine of...

James Suckling 92 points. A rich blend of fresh blackcurrants and blackberries on the nose, over an underlay of lightly polished oak. Medium- to full-bodied with super-clean fruit and fine, lightly firm tannins. Good length. 50% cabernet sauvignon and 50% merlot. Drinkable now, but will improve with another year in bottle. March 2023. WINERY NOTE: Made from equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Campanaio is the result of meticulous attention starting with the selection of the plants themselves. Alessandro Cellai (chief winemaker at Castellare di Castellina and Rocca di Frassinello) began by searching for superior rootstocks and clones...

The iconic merlot flagship of the estate. The house challenger to Masseto. 98 points and Best Italian Red wine, I Migliori Vini Italiani. 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso.   Baffonero takes its name from a vineyard, 100% Merlot, that was one of the first to be planted at Rocca di Frassinello. The company was born of a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, the most famous chateau in the world. The Baffonero vineyard lies below the winery designed by Renzo Piano, on terrain with perfect exposure. Intense ruby red. The nose is fruity with aromas reminiscent of various black fruits, in particular...

Falstaff 98 points I Migliori Vini d'Italia 98 points. Vinous Media 97 points Gambero Rosso 3 bicchieri. Baffonero takes its name from a vineyard, 100% Merlot, that was one of the first to be planted at Rocca di Frassinello, the company that benefited from being born at the time as a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, the most famous chateau in the world. The Baffonero vineyard lies below the winery designed by Renzo Piano, on terrain with perfect exposure. Intense ruby red. The nose is fruity with aromas reminiscent of various black fruits, in particular blackberries, blueberries and...