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Podere Il Castellaccio: new ratings by Vinum

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:54:31 +0000

Podere Il Castellaccio: new ratings by Vinum.
TOP of Toskana 2026: Gold and Silver Medal for the beautiful wines of this historic winery from Bolgheri.

BOLGHERI SUPERIORE DOC
IL CASTELLACCIO
2022

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc, Pugnitello
Climate: the area enjoys a temperate climate with very long summers that offer excellent exposure during the daytime. The winter is quite mild.
Training system: spur pruning system
Fermentation: the fermentation takes place by means of indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks temperature controlled with a maceration on the skins from 45 to 50 days.
Aging: after racking the wine is kept in French oak barriques for 12 months and in amphorae of ceramic composition for further 12 months. After bottling further ageing in bottles for at least 6 months.

TOSCANA IGT
SOMATICO
2023

Grape variety: Pugnitello
Climate: the area enjoys a temperate climate with very long summers that offer excellent exposure during the daytime. The winter is quite mild.
Training system: Guyot system
Fermentation: In cement tanks, with a skin maceration for approximately two weeks.
Ageing: 12 months in 5hl French barrels, followed by further ageing in bottles for at least 12 months after bottling.

TOSCANA IGT
DINOSTRO
2023

Grape variety: Sangiovese
Climate: the area enjoys a temperate climate with very long summers that offer excellent exposure during the daytime. The winter is quite mild.
Training system: spur pruning system
Fermentation: Takes place with indigenous yeasts in Slovenian oak barrels, with the addition of 5% grape-stalks, and maceration on the skins for about two weeks.
Ageing: After racking, the wine is kept in oak barrels. Further ageing in bottles for 6 months.

ORGANIC WINE

TOSCANA IGT
VALÉNTE
2022

Grape variety: Sangiovese, Pugnitello, Foglia Tonda
Climate: the area enjoys a temperate climate with very long summers that offer excellent exposure during the daytime. The winter is quite mild.
Training system: spur pruning and Guyot system
Fermentation: Separate for each grape variety, using indigenous yeasts in Slovenian oak barrels with a two-week skin maceration.
Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels after blending (post-racking), followed by further ageing after bottling.
Cork: Diam cork used to avoid possible cork taint.

COSTA ROSCANA IGT
ARDIGLIONE
2024

Grape variety: Vermentino
Climate: the area enjoys a temperate climate with very long summers that offer excellent exposure during the daytime. The winter is quite mild.
Training system: Guyot system
Fermentation: Hand-picked bunches are de-stemmed, crushed, pressed, slow decanted and fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature with selected yeasts.
Ageing: A small selection of grapes is cryomacerated and fermented in French oak barriques, maturing sur lies until the blend with wine in stainless steel. The main volume is aged sur lies for four months in stainless steel. The final blend is filtered and bottled by the beginning of the Spring following harvest.

The producer:

An historic Estate

The passion of one man marks the beginning of the history of Podere Il Castellaccio. In the 1960s, Luigi Corradini, the maternal grandfather of current owner Alessandro Scappini, found an estate of 18 hectares on the hills of Castagneto Carducci. The area is Bolgheri, a place that was not yet world famous and had nothing to recommend it other than the essence of the land and the potential it had to produce great wine.
To plant his first vineyards Luigi was only able to use grapes that were native to the Chianti and Scansano area. Thus were Pugnitello, Foglia Tonda, Sangiovese planted – just a few hectares, native wine varieties and a small wine cellar. Over the years, the management of the estate gradually transitioned into the hands of his son Roberto.

However, it was only in 2009 that the winery Podere Il Castellaccio was founded by Alessandro Scappini, the third generation in charge of the estate.
Alessandro Scappini, born and raised in Bolgheri, decided indeed to work with a 60 years old family vineyard planted with ancient varieties. In the meantime he also starts growing the signature grapes of the DOC and makes his debut on the market with its first Bolgheri wine with the vintage 2015. His path inside the DOC is completed in the vintage 2018 when his Bolgheri Superiore Il Castellaccio is born and it was released for the first time on the market at the begin of 2021.

Podere Il Castellaccio is situated in Castagneto Carducci, across the seaward side of Segalari Hills, at an altitude of 194 meters a.s.l.
Due to its geographic position, the vineyards enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with more solar radiations, a better thermal excursion and a higher ventilation.

Not only Bolgheri

“A sip from the past, while looking to the future” is the catchphrase used by this highly-manicured Bolgheri winery.

The family passion and the expertise added by the winemaker Attilio Pagli have the aim to tell the story of the region through the salvaging of ancient varieties that are inextricably linked to the tradition of Tuscan wine, specifically in the area of Bolgheri.

The older vineyards, occupying more than 2 hectares, are planted with Tuscan natives Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Foglia Tonda and Pugnitello.

6 labels:

More info?
Take a look at the website

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WOW: Percorso Castagneto Carducci

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:51:33 +0000

WOW: Percorso Castagneto Carducci, an unique and evocative journey organized by WOW (Wine & Oil Walk).

Picture this:

Outstanding wines

Nice olive oil

One of the most breathtaking views

All this in the unique and evocative journey organized by WOW (Wine & Oil Walk).
The itinerary is designed with stops nestled between the gentle hills that embrace the villages of Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci.

This path reveals the dedication of local businesses to ancient traditions, their love for the land, their commitment to sustainability, and a deep respect for the rhythms dictated by nature.

Event details:

October, 5th, 2025

10 AM – 5:30 PM

This year the 5 stages of the event are:

Tenuta Campo al Signore: the first tasting will be at Tenuta Campo al Signore, at the Belvedere Eugenio Curiel. The initial tasting will let you savor a wine that reflects the tradition and innovation of the area.
Tasting: Cabrio IGT

Antico Frantoio di Segalari: the second stop will be at Antico Frantoio di Segalari, located in the hills of Castagneto Carducci. Here, the land plays a fundamental role in producing one of the best extra virgin olive oils in Italy. The oil tasting offers an experience that deeply connects the land and its history.
Tasting: Essenza della Collina – Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Mulini di Segalari: the third stop will be at Mulini di Segalari, located on the first coastal hills, at an altitude of 90-120 meters above sea level. This is a pristine, wild place characterized by the presence of woods and the dynamic force of a stream that flows along the property.
Tasting: Ai Confini del Bosco – DOC Bolgheri Rosso 2022 and Un po’ più Su del Mare – DOC Bolgheri Vermentino 2024

Poggio al Grillo: the fourth tasting will take place at Poggio al Grillo. Here, you can taste authentic wines, enriched by the aromas of a pristine environment. Walking among the vineyards of Poggio al Grillo means getting in tune with the land and rediscovering the authenticity of its flavors.
Tasting: Rosatico – IGT Costa Toscana Rosato and Guado delle Casaline – Bolgheri Rosso DOC

Podere il Castellaccio: the fifth and final stop will be at Podere Il Castellaccio, with fifteen hectares divided between vineyards, olive groves, and woods. This company represents dedication and love for the land. The tastings here offer an authentic experience, capturing the essence and emotion of the area.
Tasting: Dinostro – IGT Toscana

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Vitae 2025: awards for Podere il Castellaccio

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:29:38 +0000

Vtae 2025: awards for Podere Il Castellaccio: Associazione Italiana Sommelier awarded the Rosso Toscana Valente 2020 with 4 Viti.

Rosso Toscana Valente 2020 IGT

Grapes: 70% Sangiovese 30% mix of foglia tonda & pugnitello.
Training System: Spurred cordon.
Harvest: Late September/early October.
Vinification: Fermented and macerated in oak barrels at controlled temperature.
Ageing: 12 months in 20 hl barrels and 12 months in the bottle.

TASTING NOTES:
Dark, luminous ruby red colour predominant aromas include refined spices, sour cherry and blackcurrants, balsamic notes, vanilla and resinated aromas of mediterranean pine; a highly classical expression of a native tuscan wine.
On the palate the tannin is dense and elegant, and heading towards a soft, velvety feel. to bring out the best in the wine, match with local products, such as cheeses, cured meats, pasta with meat sauce or grilled meats.

In the meantime he also starts growing the signature grapes of the DOC and makes his debut on the market with its first Bolgheri wine with the vintage 2015.

His path inside the DOC is completed in the vintage 2018 when his Bolgheri Superiore Il Castellaccio is born and it was released for the first time on the market at the begin of 2021.

Podere Il Castellaccio is situated in Castagneto Carducci, across the seaward side of Segalari Hills, at an altitude of 194 meters a.s.l.

Due to its geographic position, the vineyards enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with more solar radiations, a better thermal excursion and a higher ventilation.

Not only Bolgheri

“A sip from the past, while looking to the future” is the catchphrase used by this highly-manicured Bolgheri winery.

The older vineyards, occupying more than 2 hectares, are planted with Tuscan natives Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Foglia Tonda and Pugnitello.

6 labels:

More info?
Take a look at the website and follow the producer on the socials

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Podere Il Castellaccio: new high prize by Decanter

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:48:53 +0000

Podere Il Castellaccio: new high prize by Decanter.

94 Points for the Bolgheri Superiore Il Castellaccio 2021.

BOLGHERI SUPERIORE IL CASTELLACCIO 2021

Points

What’s in the label?
The graphics were entrusted to an Italian artist from Castagneto Carducci, Andrea Carciola, here the thought of combining the two passions of the owner the horse and the terroir through the vineyard.

The producer:

An historic Estate

Not only Bolgheri

“A sip from the past, while looking to the future” is the catchphrase used by this highly-manicured Bolgheri winery.

The older vineyards, occupying more than 2 hectares, are planted with Tuscan natives Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Foglia Tonda and Pugnitello.

6 labels:

More info?
Take a look at the website

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