“They produce world-class wines; they are leaders in their regions; and witness the diversity, heritage and authenticity that are the hallmarks of Italian wine”. With these words, Wine Spectator executive editor, Tom Matthews, describes the 34 Italian best wineries that have been always awarded by OperaWine during the 10 editions of the event.
VINOUS’S AMAZING REVIEWS FOR CASTELLARE’S NEW VINTAGES
From 98 points awarded to the 2016 I Sodi di S. Niccolò defined as “Monumental” to 96 points to the 2018 Poggio ai Merli, here are Antonio Galloni’s reviews for Castellare’s top wine.
HARVEST 2020: FROM TUSCANY TO SICILY IT WILL BE AN ESPECIALLY MEMORABLE VINTAGE
“The 2020 harvest will be remembered not only because it took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, but above all because the vegetative cycle was perfect as rarely happens”. With these words Alessandro Cellai, oenologist and CEO of the wineries Castellare di Castellina, in the Chianti Classico, Rocca di Frassinello in the Tuscan Maremma, Feudi del Pisciotto and Gurra di Mare, in Sicily, describes the harvest still in progress in the 4 estates.
CASTELLARE’S NEW VINTAGES TOAST TO JAMES SUCKLING’S RATINGS
The American wine critic awards Castellare’s top labels with excellent scores.
BAFFONERO AND I SODI DI S. NICCOLÒ SOLD FOR A RECORD PRICE AT PANDOLFINI AUCTION
Against a backdrop of market turbulence and uncertainty, the world of fine Wine & Spirit continues to attract investors and collectors. This is demonstrated by the success achieved by Baffonero, Rocca di Frassinello’s top wine, and by I Sodi di S. Niccolò, Castellare di Castellina’s flagship wine, during the auction held in Florence, on 17 and 18 June, by the well-known Pandolfini Auction House.










