Marchesi Antinori

Castello della Sala Bramìto Umbria Chardonnay 2022

9.0

Located in the heart of Umbria, pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, citrus and honey floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach with citrus and nutty notes. Good acidity, balance and structure, medium+ finish ending with salty mineral character. Nice! — 13 days ago

Rob, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Castello di Volpaia

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

John Bratincevic

9.1

Dried black cherry, cassis, stones. Good! 91. — 21 days ago

Paul, David and 2 others liked this

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Alan Johnston

9.3

3.3. Very tasty reserve Chianti. Nice blend of fruits and spices and tannins. On sale for $26.99, regularly $31.99. — a month ago

Peter, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Castello di Neive

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

Mike Miller

9.8

Dried florals and earth. Wish had a whole case. — 2 months ago

with Anne

Mike, Jonathan and 3 others liked this

Castello dei Rampolla

Sammarco Toscana SuperTuscan Blend 2011

Anthony De Blasi

9.5

Our princess her birthday. Time for the yearly 2011. This Sammarco was soo good. A bit of VA in the nose, sweet start and than the acidity kicks in. Very balanced. And quite some time ahead. Wow! — 24 days ago

Ira, Jan and 15 others liked this

Castello di Volpaia

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2020

Jane Nuss

9.2

Ruby in color with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, vanilla, and earthy hints. Decanting softens the smoky notes, revealing bright red fruit and a touch of licorice. The palate is dry and well-balanced, with smooth tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long, fruity finish. A versatile, well-structured wine that pairs easily with food.
— a month ago

Castello di Ama

Vigneto San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010

Bob McDonald

9.3

See previous Note. Old plummie, red cherry notes. Barb said dusty and pine needles. A cooler vintage. I said red cherries and freshly tilled loam. As Galloni said “In 2010 Ama did not bottle their single vineyard selections. All the best fruit went here.” Tasting more the quality of a Brunello than a Chianti Classico. No. 6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2015. — a month ago

Pooneet, Tom and 21 others liked this

David T

In 2015, the WS Top 100 meant something. To look at it the last few years it is puzzling. I recently read their website for the criteria they use to come up with their top 100 and all I could do after reading the criteria and seeing their 2024 selections is scratch my head.