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WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY
Castellare
The Castellare estate is one of the best examples of tradition in the area. The winery’s owner, Paolo
Panerai, has closely studied the world’s best wineries and applied this understanding and experience
to viticulture in Italy.
Chianti Classico DOCG
Located in the Chianti Classico commune of Castellina, this Castellare offering is comprised primarily of
the local Sangiovese grape, Sangioveto. Research begun in the late 1970s allowed Castellare to isolate
this clone and enabled the winery to make this very unique style of a Tuscan classic.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Il Poggiale
Made from a majority of Sangioveto and balanced with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, all grown in the
Poggiale vineyard, the grapes come from an elevation of almost 1,500 feet above sea level. The
combination of high elevation and low yields results in a wine that manages to simultaneously show
both restraint and layered richness. This classic red holds great aging capability.
Merlot Toscana IGT Poggio ai Merli
Poggio ai Merli is made entirely from Merlot, and named after the single vineyard from which it is
produced. Located in the heart of Chianti Classico, grapes are imbued with all the terroir-driven
characteristics of Tuscany’s most famous viticultural area. This wine embodies Castellare’s innovation by
producing international varietals in an area world famous for Sangiovese.
Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana IGT Coniale
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and grown in the Coniale vineyard at an average altitude of 1,500
feet above sea level. This low-yielding plot produces only one ton of fruit per acre and showcases how
meticulous vineyard work creates a layered, complex wine.