Welcome to the world of wine perfection found in the heart of Chianti Classico. **Castello di Albola** is renowned for its vineyards nestled on the highest hills of the region, providing an exquisite blend of tradition and innovation.<\/p>\n
The steep slopes of this prestigious region create a microclimate ideal for the vines, culminating in the production of high-quality wines. **Castello di Albola** takes pride in their single-varietal Sangiovese<\/strong>, known as The Solatio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Produced from 100% hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes, this wine showcases the simplicity and finesse of classic winemaking. A meticulous 3-week maceration is followed by 14 months of aging in Allier oak barrels, further enhanced with an 18-month bottle maturation. The result? An elegant and full-bodied wine that captures the essence of Italian winemaking.<\/p>\n This Italian treasure boasts a deep ruby color with hints of burgundy. Its captivating aromas of tobacco, cherry jam, and spices will carry you to another world. The taste is savoury, with notes of dark pink berry fruit enveloping the palate.<\/p>\n Pair a glass of the **Solatio 2018 Vintage Chianti Classico** with aged cheese, red meats, or even on its own to savor its rich character. Best served at 16-18\u00b0C, this vintage promises a remarkable tasting experience.<\/p>\n Despite challenging weather conditions, the 2018 vintage emerged triumphantly due to high temperatures and an efficient foliar system. This has resulted in a classic wine that can mature gracefully for 20-25 years, earning a prestigious place in your wine collection.<\/p>\n **Castello di Albola Solatio 2018 Vintage Chianti Classico** is not just a wine; it\u2019s an experience of elegance, tradition, and superior craftsmanship. Whether you are a wine aficionado or a casual enthusiast, this Chianti Classico promises to enrich your collection and provide a sensational tasting journey. Discover the soul of Italian wine culture today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A RENOWNED REGION: Castello di Albola’s vineyards are planted among the highest hills of Chianti Classico. The 125 hectares of vines enjoy the benefits of ideal microclimates from the steep slopes of the famed territory, resulting in high-quality winesCrafting Perfection: Single-Varietal Sangiovese<\/h3>\n
Elegant & Full-Bodied<\/h3>\n
A Quintessential Emotion<\/h2>\n
The 2018 Vintage: A Classic to Age<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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\n Serve it between 16-18\u00b0C for an optimal tasting experience.<\/li>\n
\n It pairs excellently with aged cheeses and red meats.<\/li>\n
\n It can be aged for 20-25 years due to its robust structure and composition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n
\nSINGLE-VARIETAL SANGIOVESE: The Solatio is obtained from hand-harvesting 100% single-varietal Sangiovese grapes followed by a simple wine-making method with a 3-week maceration period, 14 months of Allier oak barrels ageing and 18 months of bottle ageing
\nELEGANT & FULL-BODIED: A still Italian red wine with an intense ruby colour flecked with burgundy, a bouquet with hints of cherry jam, spices, tobacco and a savoury flavour with notes of ripe dark red berry fruit ending with a long persistent finish<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":83000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[15,24],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-82999","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-uncategorized","7":"product_cat-wine","8":"pa_brand-castello-dalbola","9":"pa_flavour-name-chianti-classico","10":"pa_flavour-name-chianti-classico-riserva","11":"pa_manufacturer-casa-vinicola-zonin-s-p-a","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/82999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82999"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=82999"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=82999"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=82999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}