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Bring a bit of Old World Tuscany into your home with the Castello di Verrazzano Tasting Experience.

You can now join us for a virtual tour of Castello di Verrazzano, home of the famed explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, from the comfort of your own home. Invite some friends and enjoy 3 of our finest selections as you join our winemaker and staff as they guide you through a true Tuscan Wine tasting experience.

The Wines: 

1. Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2016
   • BACKGROUND
     Stewards of Chianti Classico, Castello di Verrazzano has played an indelible role in Tuscan winemaking and American history. Owners Luigi and Silvia Cappellini pour their passion into the estate, producing traditional wines that deservedly enjoy an incredibly loyal following around the world. A founding member of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico, Verrazzano has made wine since the earliest times. The property occupies the site of former Etruscan and Roman settlements and was home to the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first to discover America’s east coast, landing at the bay of New York in the early 16th century.
     
   • APPELLATION
     Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy
     
   • VARIETAL COMPOSITION
     95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo
     
   • TERRIOR AND VINTAGE NOTES
     Since acquiring the estate, the Cappellini family has replanted
     Verrazzano’s vineyards, which fan out from the forest limits down to the valley below. Located on a hilltop in the Greve, the heart of Chianti Classico, Verrazzano’s 220 acre estate includes 128 acres of vineyards at altitudes between 920 and 1300 feet above sea level, higher than average Chianti lassico vineyards. Though present in southern parts of the Classico area, limestone is unique to Verrazzano which is in the cooler, northern part of the zone. This singular combination of  limestone soil and cooler growing conditions accounts for the wine’s muscularity and finesse. The true lifeblood of the vineyards comes from the surrounding Verrazzano-owned woodland area, which acts as a cocoon for the vines; offering pollution protection and maintaining freshness. In addition, the entire winery is heated by wood from these forests.
     
   • WINEMAKING
     Grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September to mid-October and undergo a 10-14 day maceration period.
     
   • AGEING
     The wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels and refines in bottle an additional four months prior to release.
     
   • TASTING NOTES
     On the nose, intense and persistent; aromas of cherry and blackberry with floral notes - red roses, specifically. Dry with soft tannins and refined red fruits with a trace of mint on the mid-palate.
2. Rosso di Verrazzano 2017 
   • BACKGROUND
     Stewards of Chianti Classico, Castello di Verrazzano has played an indelible role in Tuscan winemaking and American history. Owners Luigi and Silvia Cappellini pour their passion into the estate, producing traditional wines that deservedly enjoy an incredibly loyal following around the world. A founding member of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico, Verrazzano has made wine since the earliest times. The property occupies the site of former Etruscan and Roman settlements and was home to the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first to discover America’s east coast, landing at the bay of New York in the early 16th century.
     
   • APPELLATION
     Toscana IGT, Italy
     
   • VARIETAL COMPOSITION
     80% Sangiovese Grosso, 20% Canaiolo, Trebbiano Toscano,
     Malvasia Lunga del Chianti
     
   • TERRIOR AND VINTAGE NOTES
     Since acquiring the estate, the Cappellini family has replanted
     Verrazzano’s vineyards, which fan out from the forest limits down to the valley below. Located on a hilltop in the Greve, the heart of Chianti Classico, Verrazzano’s 220 acre estate includes 128 acres of vineyards at altitudes between 920 and 1300 feet above sea level, higher than average Chianti Classico vineyards. Though present in southern parts of the Classico area, limestone is unique to Verrazzano which is in the cooler, northern part of the zone. This singular combination of limestone soil and cooler growing conditions accounts for the wine’s muscularity and finesse. The true lifeblood of the vineyards comes from the surrounding Verrazzano-owned woodland area, which acts as a cocoon for the vines; offering pollution protection and maintaining freshness. In addition, the entire winery is heated by wood from these forests.
     
   • WINEMAKING
     Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C and a maceration period of 6-7 days with delicate fulling.
     
   • AGEING
     Fining is obtained in medium size Inox vessels for about eight months, followed by a period of minimum three months in bottles.
     
   • TASTING NOTES
     On the nose, complex and persistent aroma with youthful notes of fresh fruit and violets. Light-bodied, harmonious and round on the palate, with flavors of red fruits, black currant and plum.
3. "Sassello" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2015
   • BACKGROUND
     Stewards of Chianti Classico, Castello di Verrazzano has played an indelible role in Tuscan winemaking and American history. Owners Luigi and Silvia Cappellini pour their passion into the estate, producing traditional wines that deservedly enjoy an incredibly loyal following around the world. A founding member of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico, Verrazzano has made wine since the earliest times. The property occupies the site of former Etruscan and Roman settlements and was home to the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first to discover America’s east coast, landing at the bay of New York in the early 16th century.
     
   • APPELLATION
     Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Italy
     
   • VARIETAL COMPOSITION
     100% Estate-Grown Sangiovese from Verrazzano’s Prized La
     Querciolina Vineyard
     
   • TERRIOR AND VINTAGE NOTES
     Since acquiring the estate, the Cappellini family has replanted
     Verrazzano’s vineyards, which fan out from the forest limits down to the valley below. Located on a hilltop in the Greve, the heart of Chianti Classico, Verrazzano’s 220 acre estate includes 128 acres of vineyards at altitudes between 920 and 1300 feet above sea level, higher than average Chianti Classico vineyards. Though present in southern parts of the Classico area, limestone is unique to Verrazzano which is in the cooler, northern part of the zone. This singular combination of limestone soil and cooler growing conditions accounts for the wine’s muscularity and finesse. The true lifeblood of the vineyards comes from the surrounding Verrazzano-owned woodland area, which acts as a cocoon for the vines; offering pollution protection and maintaining freshness. In addition, the entire winery is heated by
     wood from these forests.
     
   • WINEMAKING
     Hand harvested and fermented in small batches at a controlled temperature with a maximym of 86°F with a maceration period of about 15 days with delicate pumping over.
     
   • AGEING
     Aged for a combined minimum of 30 months in French oak barriques (75% Allier; 25% Vosges) and bottle prior to release.
     
   • TASTING NOTES
     Intense ruby red in color enhanced by purple overtones. Intense and persistent on the nose, offering a variety of fruity notes including:cherries, blackberries, and raspberries underlined by hints of oak and vanilla. On the palate, elegant and complex with closely woven tannins both smooth and pleasant along with notes of fruit and spice, oak and vanilla, with a long finish. Pairs well with roasted meats and
     aged cheeses.

Item Special Note

·       Virtual Tour will take place on January 23rd at 4PM EST

·       Virtual Tour and Tasting done via Zoom Conference

·       You must be 21 Years Old to Participate

·       Only 24 "Seats" Available for this Tasting *This means 24 unique Zoom links to the tasting and 3 bottles of wine will be offered to 24 winners.

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