Winemaking differences of our three Chianti Classico (even, what happens before the bottle?) Let's start from the beginning. The harvest here at Castello Monterinaldi is between September and October. The perfectly ripe grapes are harvested by hand, de-stemmed, and then sent directly to our concrete tanks. Here, after a...
Tuscany, The Land of Winemaking Castles Have you ever dreamed of spending a weekend roaming around the beautiful region of Tuscany, famous for its luscious green hills, its castles, and its bold red wines? What if I tell you that you can fulfill your dreams all...
2020 Harvest A vintage that came good in the end We can’t say this last 2020 has been all bad, it’s given us excellent grapes and so the vintage promises to be a good one...
Sangiovese and concrete: we love it! Concrete tanks: a bit of history Concrete tanks were common, especially in the 50s and 60s, in most Italy’s wineries. Small and large cellars almost always had a supply of concrete tanks, which were dedicated to both vinification and storage. The...
Olive Oil Differences Oil is at the base of a healthy and balanced diet and we have always been told that extra virgin olive oil is the best one...
2019 HARVEST A return to traditional times It is not true that the harvest this year was late, instead one could say that the harvest time fell within more traditional periods. The spring was cold, in fact, especially in May, with heavy rainfalls which slowed down the...
How to age wine properly You have received a fine wine as a gift or have bought one on a special occasion. Now it is there, in plain sight on your shelf, and you are waiting for an equally special occasion to open that precious bottle...
What is the right time to start the harvest? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by wine lovers, curious people, and enthusiasts! We asked our agronomist Mauro Bennati who has been following our vines for 23 years, and he has seen quite a...
Which wine glass should you use? A glass is a tool that amalgamates our sensory organs and wine. Knowing how to choose the most suitable glass is quite important to both recognizing the characteristics of a wine more effectively and making the most of the tasting...
Chianti zones There is still a lot of confusion, especially abroad, regarding the Chianti and Chianti Classico wines. If from the organoleptic point of view the differences are evident (more body, complexity, and depth in the Chianti Classico, while Chianti is fresher and easier to drink...