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Castello di Farnetella

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Castello di Farnetella

Winemaker: Franco Bernabei

In 1981 Felsina purchased Castello di Farnetella, a 432 hectare property situated southwest of Chianti Classico, near Siena in the Chianti Colli Senesi appellation. Both Franco Bernabei and Giuseppe Mazzocolin oversee operations, ensuring the same disciplined approach and attention to detail as at Felsina itself. Farnetella has 65 hectares planted to vineyards at altitudes from 200 to 560 metres above sea level, with the majority being Sangiovese, but also small quantities of Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The more southerly location of the estate gives a marginally warmer climate, combined with a good southeast/southwest exposure, resulting in a softer style of Chianti than the Classico region.

Farnetella Chianti is produced from hand-picked, low yield fruit which is allowed extended maceration and then barrel aged for up to 12 months, with a further six months in bottle prior to release. The blend is 92% Sangiovese, 8% Merlot, giving a pristine wine of deep mulberry colour and dark cherry fruit, medium bodied with great depth of flavour and persistence. A better value in classy Chianti may be hard to find.

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2006 Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG