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The estate follows ecological winegrowing practices to tend its vines, producing wines that are not only environmentally friendly but also deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition. Castellare combines age-old methods with modern technology to offer wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Chianti Classico Cuvée\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastellare di Castellina's Chianti Classico is a perfect example of the elegance and complexity that the Sangiovese grape can offer, complemented by small proportions of other native varieties. This wine is the result of a rigorous selection of the finest grapes, followed by meticulous winemaking and ageing in oak barrels. 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