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Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend
Famiglia Castellani · Tuscany · Italy
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A polished Tuscan red with currant, blueberry, red cherry, violet, tobacco, a touch of vanilla and firm but balanced structure.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy Chianti Classico, Rosso di Montalcino, or medium-to-full Sangiovese with savory edges.
Why buy it
It offers a recognized Tuscan DOCG style from an established family producer at a friendly sub-$20 shelf price.
Best for
Roasts, game, tomato-based pasta, aged cheese and relaxed Italian dinners.
Style
Dry, savory, medium-full Tuscan Sangiovese blend with dark berry fruit, red-fruit lift and tobacco-toned finish.
Drinks like
Chianti Classico, Rosso di Montalcino, Montefalco Rosso, young Brunello-style Sangiovese
Experience level
Approachable for newer red-wine drinkers, but with enough acidity, tannin and savory detail for Sangiovese fans.
Pairs well with
rosemary roast chicken with potatoes · roast pork or beef with herbs · venison or wild boar ragu · aged pecorino or other spicy cheeses
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 18-20°C / 64-68°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes is useful to soften the tannins and open the savory notes
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is suitable now; Vino Nobile's DOCG aging requirements and producer notes suggest additional short-term cellaring potential
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate up to 2 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A Tuscan Vino Nobile from Famiglia Castellani, led by Sangiovese and showing currant, blueberry, violet, tobacco and red-fruit notes. Full and soft on the palate, with balanced acidity, tannins and a persistent savory finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Sangiovese-based red blend
- Grapes
- Minimum 70% Sangiovese, known locally as Prugnolo Gentile, by DOCG rule, Up to 30% other red varieties authorized for Tuscany may be included, Exact producer blend for the current shelf release not stated
- Producer
- Famiglia Castellani
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes are produced in the municipality of Montepulciano.
- Vessel:
- Alcoholic fermentation begins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
About the winery · Famiglia Castellani ›
Famiglia Castellani traces its family wine business to Montecalvoli in the late 1800s, when Alfredo Castellani began bottling and selling his own wine. Later generations expanded the company and its export activity, and the family acquired estates including Poggio al Casone and Campomaggio. The winery presents its focus as traditional Tuscan wines, regional expression and continued work on quality and innovation. This bottling sits in the family's classic Tuscan range as a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
Critic reviews
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“red cherry and a note of cinnamon alongside firm acidity and dusty tannins”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend dry or sweet?
- Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend taste like?
- A polished Tuscan red with currant, blueberry, red cherry, violet, tobacco, a touch of vanilla and firm but balanced structure.
- What food pairs with Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend?
- It pairs well with rosemary roast chicken with potatoes, roast pork or beef with herbs, venison or wild boar ragu and aged pecorino or other spicy cheeses.
- How should I serve Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend?
- Serve at 18-20°C / 64-68°F. 20-30 minutes is useful to soften the tannins and open the savory notes. Glass: Large red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese glass.
- Is Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Famiglia Castellani Montepulci Sangiovese-based red blend?
- 750 ml bottle.