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Coltassala

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA

Coltassala, is the name of Volpaia’s oldest vineyard, populated with superior clones of ancient Sangiovese vines.

Orientation: Southwest-Southeast

Altitude: 1,598-1,755 FASL

Area: 5.83 ac
Density: 2,306 vines/ac

Sangiovese
Mammolo

Vineyard's attaching: Guyot

Ground: Sandstone

WINE HISTORY

Coltassala, the archetype of the contemporary Chianti Classico.
Despite its original classification as Vino da Tavola, Coltassala was immediately recognized by the international press as a Super Tuscan.
The defining features of Coltassala went on to set the standard for a revised specification of Chianti Classico. Coltassala has surpassed the categorization it helped define and is now proudly classified as a DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Questa azienda ha beneficiato del sostegno della sottomisero 21.1 “Eccezionale aiuto temporaneo per gli agriturismo e le fattorie didattiche particolarmente colpiti dalla crisi Covid-19” del PSR Toscana 2014-2020

The first documents mentioning Volpaia date back to 1172, where today organice wines are produced. Since 1172 in Volpaia great Chianti Classico have been produced in organic farming. Already included among the three best wines in the world by Wine Spectator Volpaia is known throughout the world for the beauty of its cellars hidden in the walls of the ancient fortified village. Volpaia has villas, apartments and rooms for rent, organizes cooking schools and tastings. Come and try the Osteria and the Forno di Volpaia.

©️ FATTORIA CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA DI GIOVANNA STIANTI | LOC. VOLPAIA 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI (SI) | VAT 00551100522

Questa azienda ha beneficiato del sostegno della sottomisero 21.1 “Eccezionale aiuto temporaneo per gli agriturismo e le fattorie didattiche particolarmente colpiti dalla crisi Covid-19” del PSR Toscana 2014-2020

The first documents mentioning Volpaia date back to 1172, where today organice wines are produced. Since 1172 in Volpaia great Chianti Classico have been produced in organic farming. Already included among the three best wines in the world by Wine Spectator Volpaia is known throughout the world for the beauty of its cellars hidden in the walls of the ancient fortified village. Volpaia has villas, apartments and rooms for rent, organizes cooking schools and tastings. Come and try the Osteria and the Forno di Volpaia.

©️ FATTORIA CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA SOCIETÀ SEMPLICE | LOC. VOLPAIA 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI (SI) | VAT 01546440528