Famiglia Castellani Chianti
Tuscan Sangiovese from a family that started in 1877.
The story behind Famiglia Castellani
Alfredo Castellani began bottling and selling his own estate wines in 1877, in Montecalvoli, Tuscany. That is nearly a century and a half of one family staying in the wine business, and the current generation still works estates across both the broad Chianti DOCG zone and the smaller Chianti Classico DOCG heartland.
The wines are Sangiovese first, at least 70 percent for standard Chianti and 80 to 100 percent for Classico, with traditional Tuscan reds filling out the blend. Grapes are crushed at estate wineries to limit oxidation, fermented cool in stainless steel, then put through full malolactic. The Riserva gets a minimum of 24 months before release.
Explore the Famiglia Castellani range
Four bottles cover the range, from a bright white to the Riserva. The reds are the reason this name has stayed on our shelf for years.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famiglia Castellani Pinot Grigio 750mL | White, Veneto style | Not stated | Crisp, light, chilled aperitif pour |
| Famiglia Castellani Pinot Noir 750mL | Red, light bodied | Not stated | Soft red fruit, easy with charcuterie |
| Famiglia Castellani Chianti 750mL | Chianti DOCG, Sangiovese | 12.5% ABV | Tart cherry, raspberry, herbal earth, tomato pasta |
| Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Ris 750mL | Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva | 13.5% ABV | Cedar, leather, earth, 24 months minimum aging |
Which Famiglia Castellani is right for you?
Pricing here runs from $9.98 for the Pinot Grigio up to $15.99 for the Chianti Classico Riserva, with the Pinot Noir at $11.99 and the standard Chianti at $13.99. That puts a genuine Tuscan Sangiovese on the table for less than most California reds, and the Riserva at $15.99 after 24 months of aging is the value in the lineup. If you want to buy Famiglia Castellani online, order ahead and we will have it ready at the counter.
Acid and tart cherry cut straight through tomato sauce without costing much.
Two years of aging for $15.99, and it will hold a few more.
Cold, light and $9.98, so you can open a second bottle.