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Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolo Toscana 2020

Reviews

97+ -Vinous -

The 2020 I Sodi di San Niccolò is fabulous. It is a rare wine that offers power, finesse and translucent energy at once. All the elements are in perfect balance. I can't remember a Sodi like this one, a wine that is so complete and alluring right out of the gate. Rose petal, lavender, spice, orange peel and sage open first. What impresses me most about the 2020 is the finesse of its tannin, something have very rarely seen in Sodi at this early stage. Magical. This is remarkable in every way.

97 - Wine Spectator -

96 - James Suckling -

96 - Jane Anson -

Aromatic white pepper, dried roses, sage and bay leaf spices, you are taken right into the heart of Tuscany. Elegant, structured, raspberry, pomegranate and redcurrant fruits, savoury and mouthwateringly dry, rippled with savoury aromatics of black tea, tobacco and underbrush. Alessandro Cellai winemaker, 66% new oak, 10 months in bottle after barrel ageing. Such a fan of this wine, just built to be shared.

95 -Gismondi on Wine -

I Sodi di S. Niccolò was one of the stars of the tasting and one of a handful of Super Tuscans made exclusively with native vines: 85% sangiovese, and 15% malvasia nera. The label and its iconic bird celebrate the winery's daily commitment to sustainable viticulture for over 40 years. Winemaker Alessandro Cellai did a masterful job in 2020, producing an intensely polished Super Tuscan that has power and refinement at once and at only five years of age. The spice, the fruit, and the tannins are as one, resulting in a silky, long layered red with an enticing mouthfeel and taste. Savoury and complex, this is one for collectors and wine lovers. 2020 was an excellent warm growing season in Tuscany that culminated in a dry fall. Post-fermentation, the wine went into barriques (50% new), for about two and a half years. After resting in concrete, it was aged another eight months in a bottle before release.This will last through 2040.

Technical Details

Blend 85% Sangioveto, 15% Malvasia Nera
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Toscana
Vineyard I Sodi di San Niccolò
Oak 225L French Barriques
Aging / Cooperage 24 months in oak, 24 months in bottle
Alcohol 13.5%
Production 3750

Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolo Toscana 2020

Name: Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolo Toscana 2020
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1007517
Price: 69.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Red Blends | Tuscany

VN97+, WS97, JS96, JA96, GW95

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We are... well, blown away. Castellare I Sodi di San Niccolo is one of the greatest “Super Tuscan” wines on Earth, and we scored a small parcel of the 2020 vintage some months back at outrageous pricing, and it just landed here in Napa. You won’t see a better deal on this magnificent, 97 point beauty anywhere in the country!

Paolo Panerai aimed to combine tradition and innovation to craft exceptional wines with the establishment of Castellare di Catellina in the 1970s. He merged four existing estates – Castellare, Caselle, San Niccolo, and Le Case – to form the renowned Tuscan winery that has become widely respected for its sustainable viticulture practices and commitment to using only indigenous Tuscan grape varieties. They also embrace forward-thinking processes, like the first scientific selection of Sangiovese clones in the Chianti region in collaboration with the University of Milan and Florence.

This I Sodi di San Niccolo is their flagship wine that has gained international recognition for its power, complexity, and finesse. It’s a blend of 85% Sangioveto (a native Sangiovese clone) and 15% Malcasia Nera, and its name originates from the local Tuscan dialect. To Tuscan farmers, there are fields, which are easy to farm, and then there are “sodi” – which are hard, unforgiving, and yet develop some of the most beautiful wines. The most astute collectors and critics place I Sodi among the top Italian reds, and the 2020 vintage was even placed on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines list in 2024!

Full of juicy, ripe blackberries, cherries, and blueberries, this is immeasurably rich and powerful, yet perfectly balanced – with accents of orange peel, sweet tobacco, some dried sage and lavender, red roses, and damp earth. Its depth is expansive and length, everlasting... and as Vinous so aptly described it, “Magical” and “Remarkable in every way.” We couldn’t agree more, and we’re thrilled to have this for by and away the best price in the country! Make sure you get a few, as it is certain to age impeccably for up to two decades!

PAIRING IDEAS: Go with a classic, creamy Tuscan chicken for something rich and flavorful to stand up to this hearty and historic red! I’m eyeing this delicious-looking recipe.

About The Producer

Located in the heart of Chianti Classico, Castellare di Castellina was formed in the 1970s through the merger of five ancient estates. Owner Paolo Panerai has focused on preserving native Tuscan varietals, eschewing international grapes in favor of Sangiovese purity. The winery’s signature is balance and elegance, with organically farmed vineyards and meticulous vinification that elevate Chianti Classico and the celebrated I Sodi di San Niccolò Super Tuscan to world-class status. Today, Castellare is regarded as a benchmark estate for the region.

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