2020 Castellare “I Sodi Di San Niccolò”

#35 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024

Located in Castellina in Chianti, one of the region’s most prized areas, the Castellare estate sits within a natural amphitheater at around 1,200 feet in elevation, among the higher vineyard sites in Chianti Classico. The 46-acre property is farmed with a strong environmental focus and has become a refuge for local wildlife, including the rare birds featured on its labels, which change each vintage to highlight species threatened by habitat loss and human impact.. The vineyards are intentionally low-yielding, well below Chianti Classico DOCG limits, which helps concentrate flavor and aroma while expressing the clarity and intensity of this elevated Tuscan site.

“The 2020 I Sodi di San Nicolo 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. This is remarkable in every way.”
-Vinous, 97 Points

“Deep and dark aromas of Mediterranean herbs, restrained black cherries and stern, earthy complexity. Firm on the palate, with a full body, velvety tannins. Crisp acidity and a chalky finish. Long, toasted graphite aftertaste. Sangiovese and malvsia nera. A wine intended for the long haul, yet ready to drink in a year or two.”
-James Suckling, 96 Points

Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Malvasia Nera

Standard Retail Price: $159.99 per bottle
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