2024 Castello di Volpaia "Citto" Toscana IGT, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THE WINE Produced in the heart of Tuscany, Citto is crafted primarily from Sangiovese, often complemented by small amounts of Merlot depending on the vintage. The 2024 release showcases lively notes of sour cherry, raspberry, and subtle earth, balanced by refreshing acidity that makes it both versatile and food friendly. The grapes are sourced from organically farmed vineyards surrounding the medieval village of Volpaia in Chianti Classico.

with a small percentage of the wine undergoing a slight oxidative process to enhance complexity

and only recently (2009) been recognized by France with AOC status

the wines are naturally fermented in very old Mosel fuder barrels from the 1940s and 1960s without sulfur

more lifted style of Blaufränkisch

Miles Garrett Wines is a small family-run winery producing our own grapes and olives

and has been under the stewardship of Mathieu Vallée since 2007

Aging takes place in large Slavonian oak casks and partially in smaller French barrels

most probably originates from the English “My Land”

windswept quadrant

The nose is lifted and complex: crushed raspberry

one of the historic communes of Barbaresco

Aged for seven months in amphorae followed by 2-3 months in concrete tanks