2021 Podere Castellinuzza, Chianti Classico, Annata

Serena Coccia directs this high-altitude estate in the Castellinuzza sub-zone of Greve, employing organic farming and a traditionalist cellar philosophy to emphasize Sangiovese’s structural transparency. The vineyards are situated between 450 and 600 meters on steep terraces of *galestro* and *macigno* sandstone, soils that fundamentally dictate a profile of mineral tension and high-toned aromatics. Winemaking remains resolutely classic, utilizing fermentation in concrete tanks followed by aging in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks to preserve the site’s inherent finesse. The 2021 vintage, marked by a dry growing season and significant diurnal temperature shifts, has imparted a dense mid-palate balanced by a vibrant, crystalline acid profile. The resulting wine is defined by its architectural build, featuring fine-grained, persistent tannins and a lean, vertical energy that reflects the climatic rigors of this elevated Greve enclave.