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The medieval village of Castello di Albola<br />
sits atop the splendid Chianti hills, in a<br />
location incomparable for its historical<br />
appeal, evocative art and the unique agrolandscape<br />
of unparalleled harmony. The<br />
Winery consists of multiple underground<br />
cellars, restaurant, shop, accommodation<br />
and the family home where the owners like<br />
to spend their summers.<br />
Whilst tasting across old vintages, single<br />
vineyard styles and some fabulous Vin<br />
Santo dessert wine (in a jeroboam format!),<br />
the highlight was their Chianti Classico<br />
DOCG. This wine really highlights a true<br />
expression of Chianti, showcasing the<br />
elegance and finesse that the region’s wine<br />
can offer. Ruby-red in colour, this wine<br />
is bursting with notes of strawberry, red<br />
berries, sage and spice cake on the nose.<br />
The mouth is lively with cherry and exotic<br />
spice tones leaving a delicate finish.<br />
Our second winery, Rocca di Montemassi,<br />
has an incredible focus on sustainable<br />
farming. This is where the first Tuscan Wine<br />
Farm was born, a new model based on the<br />
principles of environmental, ethical and<br />
economic sustainability. From full bodied<br />
viognier whites to elegant syrah rosé, the<br />
food and wine matching at the winery was<br />
one of the trips highlights.<br />
Three wines stood out above the rest:<br />
Rocca di Montemassi<br />
A great Tuscan red and their highest<br />
interpretation of the Rocca di Montemassi<br />
terroir. Intense and evolved with notes<br />
of black fruit, undergrowth and hints of<br />
tobacco on the nose, with concentrated<br />
and seductive hints of spice and a perfect<br />
balance on the palate. The finish is long<br />
and persistent.<br />
Calasole Vermentino<br />
Calasole, meaning ‘sunset’, was a truly<br />
fitting name for this wine. Designed to be<br />
drunk when dining alfresco, with family<br />
and friends, this wine was the group<br />
favourite. Intense hints of white flowers<br />
with fresh notes of rennet apple, citrus and<br />
aromatic herbs. Consistent and fresh, with<br />
citrus characters and mineral and almond<br />
notes throughout.<br />
Tuscany is a special place. With producers<br />
like Castello di Albola and Rocca di<br />
Montemassi focussing on sustainable<br />
winemaking, farming, and attention to<br />
detail for the consumer, wines from the<br />
region are in a fantastic, exciting place for<br />
the future.<br />
Now<br />
£19.99<br />
per bottle<br />
Now<br />
£8.99<br />
per bottle<br />
Now<br />
£9.99<br />
per bottle<br />
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