Castiglion del Bosco Chardonnay Toscana 2019

Cellar for up to 5 years. No need to decant before serving

Castiglion del Bosco is a founding member of the Brunello di Montalcino Wine Consortium, which in 1967 was one of the earliest Italian wines to earn Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status. The original 25 founding members produced approximately 850,000 bottles, while today the production exceeds 6,000,000 bottles and the consortium has grown to 140 wineries.

The Castiglion del Bosco or walled castle in the wood was built about 800 years ago in the typical mediaeval style. At the beginning of the 13th century the Cacciaconti family originally from Siena added stone walls around the castle for further security. The walls can still be seen today with the stone tower.

The Chardonnay Toscana is exclusively made from Chardonnay grapes, giving it a freshness and crispness as well as elegance. The innovative Vinilok glass stopper helps to preserve the freshness and floral qualities of the wine.

For an ideal harvest the Chardonnay grapes are best suited to a drier winter, followed by the cool and rainy spring. The higher temperatures of summer encourage perfect ripening, while a cooler September, just prior to harvest, strengthens the aromatic characteristics of the grape.

The Chardonnay Toscana has a lemon hue with subtle hints of green. The aromas are fruity and floral, particularly citrus, such as grapefruit and orange. The acidity is stronger but balanced, with a strong minerality marking its appeal.

This Chardonnay Toscana is an excellent foil for richer dishes such as salmon and other oily fish along with seafood and chicken dishes.