{"product_id":"castello-di-albola-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-il-solatio-2020","title":"Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Solatio 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastello di Albola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Solatio 2020 is a polished expression of Sangiovese from one of Chianti Classico’s most characterful high-altitude sites. Grown on a sunlit southeast-facing slope at 550–580 meters, this wine captures the elegance, freshness, and refined spice that have made Gran Selezione the top tier of Chianti Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Il Solatio shows a bright, graceful ruby-red color with the clarity and transparency often associated with great Sangiovese. The bouquet is lifted and precise, offering ripe red cherry, wild berries, dried herbs, and subtle floral tones, all wrapped in refined spice and a touch of earthy complexity.\n\nOn the palate, it is clean and finely structured, with fresh acidity, polished tannins, and a direct, pure fruit profile that remains elegant from start to finish. The high-altitude site lends tension and energy, while the stony soils contribute mineral depth and definition. This is a wine built to age well, with the balance and structure to develop beautifully over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIl Solatio comes from a one-hectare parcel planted entirely to Sangiovese in the heart of the Castello di Albola estate, on a steep southeast-facing slope known for its exceptional sun exposure. The vineyard’s elevation and rocky soils help promote freshness, aromatic precision, and naturally firm structure, while careful harvesting ensures only fully mature fruit is selected. Vinification is aimed at preserving the varietal character of Sangiovese, with an emphasis on purity, elegance, and the layered expression that defines Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with classic Tuscan dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, roasted lamb, or aged Pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes to let the aromas open and the tannins soften further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCastello di Albola is one of the historic estates of Chianti Classico, set in the hills of Radda in Chianti and known for its combination of heritage, altitude, and distinctive vineyard sites. The estate has earned a strong reputation for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines that reflect the finesse of Sangiovese in this cooler part of Tuscany. Its Gran Selezione wines, including Il Solatio, showcase the estate’s commitment to precision, quality, and site-specific winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello di Albola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255588245841,"sku":"XW-59885","price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/castello-di-albola-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-il-solatio-2020_59885_1_37cdda2c-b5b4-4408-ba08-088ae51bbbb0.webp?v=1783459512","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/castello-di-albola-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-il-solatio-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}