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Medieval hamlets like that of Castell’in Villa date back to the 1200s and remain among Chianti’s top-quality estates. Located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southernmost part of the Chianti Classico zone, Castell’in Villa is one of the oldest estates in the DOC. Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa owns and operates the winery and crafts intelligent wines—wines to reflect upon and wines that age for an extremely long time.
The estate comprises 298 hectares, 54 of which are vineyards; 32 hectares are dedicated to the production of olive groves. The vineyards extend over eight different sites, reflecting the diversity of the Tuscan countryside in soil types and microclimates. The estate’s viticultural regimen entails hand selection of grapes that are cultivated under strict yield control. A profound respect for the natural evolution of the vines informs Castell’in Villa’s philosophy, as well as an appreciation for the distinct requirements of individual vintages.
It is difficult to ascribe a style to the wines of Castell’in Villa. Traditional wines, all skillfully crafted from estate-grown fruit that is hand-selected at the height of ripeness, are the producer’s hallmark. The winery adheres to a philosophy that permits release only when the wines have reached a certain level of maturity (ensuring that no bottle will be opened prematurely); thus, the winery typically releases vintages two years after most other producers.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Toscana
- Sub region/Classification:Chianti Classico
Medieval hamlets like that of Castell'in Villa date back to the 1200s and remain among Chianti's top-quality estates. Located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southernmost part of the Chianti Classico zone, Castell'in Villa is one of the oldest estates in the DOC. Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa owns and operates the winery and crafts intelligent wines�wines to reflect upon and wines that age for an extremely long time.
The estate comprises 298 hectares, 54 of which are vineyards; 32 hectares are dedicated to the production of olive groves. The vineyards extend over eight different sites, reflecting the diversity of the Tuscan countryside in soil types and microclimates. The estate's viticultural regimen entails hand selection of grapes that are cultivated under strict yield control. A profound respect for the natural evolution of the vines informs Castell'in Villa's philosophy, as well as an appreciation for the distinct requirements of individual vintages.
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