Chianti Classico Summer: 12 New Annata Wines to Buy
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The Singularity of Castell’in Villa
What used to make Castell’in Villa unique — i.e. 100% Sangiovese, abundant biodiversity, traditional techniques, low intervention — is not so unusual in Chianti Classico now. Still, something makes this winery’s wines singular.
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