Grown in vineyards located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the commune of Castellina, this Chianti Classico relies on the Sangioveto grape, a noble local clone of Sangiovese.

The Castellare estate, located in Tuscany’s Castellina in Chianti, is one of the best examples of tradition in Chianti. The winery’s owner, Paolo Panerai, has closely studied the world's best wineries and applied this understanding and experience to viticulture in Italy. In the town of Castellina, one of Chianti's best locales, Castellare's vineyards are at 1,200 feet in elevation. Only a few Chianti Classico vineyards are much higher. The vineyards of this 46 acre property are found in a natural amphitheater in the heart of the Classico region. At Castellare, the yields per acre are very low, far lower than the maximum level allowed by Chianti Classico DOCG rules, which enhances the concentration of aromas and flavors.

The property has become a virtual refuge for wildlife, including many of the birds pictured on the labels. With each vintage, the Castellare labels show a different bird, symbolizing the estate’s commitment to environmentally sound cultivation. The birds selected for the labels are among the most rare creatures in Chianti, and represent those birds that are threatened by extinction, mostly due to synthetic chemical products and hunting, both of which are forbidden on this property.