Astrale Chianti 2023

Astrale is a cooperative project created in 2011 by Italian winemaker Peppe Randazzo and his team. The project aims for a "quality without boundaries" approach, blending wines sourced from different iconic regions across Italy, while maintaining a strong connection to its Tuscan "heart". The name, a Latin term for the celestial sphere, reflects this wide-ranging, borderless philosophy. 

The core winemaking approach involves sourcing quality grapes from a network of local farmers across various regions, including Tuscany, Abruzzo, Puglia, and Sicily. The winemaking team applies modern and precise techniques to preserve the intensity of aromas and the full potential of the different grape varieties. Their philosophy leverages the idea of blending different regions and sometimes different vintages (as in their NV Rosso) to create a consistent, high-quality, and approachable Italian wine experience. 

The Astrale portfolio includes a range of wines, most notably the Astrale Chianti DOCG and Chianti Riserva, which are rooted firmly in Tuscany and made primarily from Sangiovese with small additions of local varieties like Ciliegiolo and Canaiolo. They also produce a popular non-vintage 'Rosso' blend (combining Primitivo, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, and Nero d'Avola) and white and rosé blends that draw grapes from multiple Italian regions. These wines are generally known for their rich fruit character, smooth tannins, and excellent value.