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This environmental synergy allows the Sangiovese to ripen gradually, ensuring the wine has profound \u003cstrong\u003estructural elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e and a faithful expressive link to its territory of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, the selected bunches ferment in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins for two or three weeks ensures optimal extraction of colour and aromas. Malolactic fermentation takes place in both steel and wood, serving as a prelude to ageing in tonneaux and \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The winemaking process concludes with at least six months of bottle ageing, consolidating an aromatic complexity capable of \u003cstrong\u003eevolving beautifully over time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2003 on the enchanting hills of Siena, Castello di Radda enhances the authentic Tuscan vocation through a \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable\u003c\/strong\u003e approach. The vineyards, carefully cultivated at an altitude of 400 metres on clay-limestone soils, produce a \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e based on Sangiovese with a distinctive profile. 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Characterised by a ruby hue with slight garnet reflections, this wine expresses intense aromas of forest fruits on the nose, enriched by notes of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a complex and balanced structure, supported by a distinct \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e that leads towards a long, savoury finish. Its deep texture and persistence make it ideal for enhancing \u003cstrong\u003ered meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, game, roasts, and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expression of Chianti Classico originates in the \u003cstrong\u003ehillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e located in the municipality of Radda in Chianti, at an altitude between 350 and 400 metres above sea level. The south-east and south-west exposure of the rows ensures optimal ripening and a marked aromatic concentration for the grapes. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e characterised by a strong presence of stony skeleton. This specific geological composition of the Sienese territory gives the wine a clear \u003cstrong\u003esavoury character\u003c\/strong\u003e, defining its elegance and overall balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins in October with manual harvesting and a careful selection of the bunches. Vinification involves temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, with \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e for three or four weeks to optimise extraction. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation is completed in wood to enrich the organoleptic profile. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench and Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for approximately twenty months, defining its character through slow rackings. 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