{"product_id":"2018-castagna-la-chiave-sangiovese-750ml","title":"2018 Castagna La Chiave Sangiovese 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Chiave is Castagna's 100% Sangiovese from Beechworth, Victoria. The 2018 combines savoury complexity and fine structure with the estate's terroir-focused approach, showing a more sinewy, energetic expression of Sangiovese with impressive length and grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastagna's vineyard is situated at approximately 500 metres near Beechworth in north-east Victoria, in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Planted in 1997, the vineyard lies on predominantly decomposed granitic loam with quartz over clay and has been farmed biodynamically from the beginning. It is fully certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 — Huon Hooke:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Medium-deep bright red-purple colour with a smoky, spicy, slightly nutty and smoked charcuterie bouquet that is complex and savoury. The palate is finely structured and penetrating, taut and long, the elegance of the wine unquestioned and the length also, tannins fine and discreet while adding the requisite structure and grip. A more sinewy, almost nervy wine compared to Un Segreto 2018, and very smart. (100% sangiovese)”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 20 July 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022–2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastagna is a biodynamic producer based near Beechworth in Victoria. The estate focuses on wines that express their site through traditional winemaking and minimal intervention. Its vineyard is hand-pruned and hand-picked, and Castagna uses indigenous vineyard yeast in its winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sangiovese\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beechworth, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic and Biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous vineyard yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022–2032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saint Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515576316206,"sku":"7879036627","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2018CastagnaLaChiaveSangiovese750ml.png?v=1787889484","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2018-castagna-la-chiave-sangiovese-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}