Castellare di Castellina is in the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, near the village of Castellina. The 75-acres of vineyards produce nearly 250,000 bottles of wine a year. Since the late 1970s the estate has been owned by Paolo Panerai. Castellare di Castellina produces several well-reviewed Chiantis but its flagship wine is I Sodi Di San Niccolo, a Sangiovese blend that typically wins the highest ratings given by Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal. Most vintages are about 85% Sangiovese and 15% Malvasia Nera. The wine is only produced in years when the winemaker believes the harvest will make an outstanding wine. Gambero Rosso notes that the estate is “one of the most important estates in Chianti Classico, thanks to its unchangingly classic style, giving full expression to the local area and Sangiovese grape.”