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Castellar di Castellina is a renowned wine brand based in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy. Established in 1970, the estate is known for its commitment to the quality and authenticity of Tuscan wines.
The Castellar di Castellina range primarily features Chianti Classico wines, crafted from traditional grape varieties such as Sangiovese, often complemented by local varieties like Canaiolo and Colorino. Castellar di Castellina wines are valued for their finesse, complexity, and elegance, offering aromas of cherry, plum, leather, and spices, with well-integrated tannins and a balanced structure.
The estate’s philosophy combines traditional and modern winemaking methods, with a strong focus on vineyard management and oak aging. Each wine reflects the unique terroir of Chianti Classico, providing an authentic tasting experience that celebrates the heritage and quality of the region.
A few steps from the Grands Crus, the premier cru Clos Prieur rivals in finesse and grace with their prestigious cousins. This is one of the oldest terroirs in the estate with only 40 acres.
The wine is rich, fatty and generous from the attack with notes of red fruits and ripe black fruits. Very round and silky, with supple and tender tannins. This is the very image of the style of Volnay wines. Cave Privée Edition of only 120 bottles.
Premier Cru Montmains has a very distinctive terroir: very stony, giving a wine with pronounced mineral aromas, extraordinary power and excellent ageing potential. Full-bodied, nervous and mineral, with good length on the palate. Straightforward and fresh at the same time, with exemplary concentration.
Le Puy Retour des Iles was born from the desire to rediscover the sensations that English merchants of the Middle Ages must have experienced when they tasted the wines brought back from their journey across the oceans, in search of the most sought-after dishes. To do this, the estate carefully chose four barrels of their wine which showed unique potential just waiting to be...