Basilica Caffaggio is one of the more famous producers located in the Western Sector of Chianti Classico’s Panzano UGA; specifically the middle elevation band of San Martino in Cecione (approx. 300m elevation). The geology is largely shale.
Popped and poured. The 2018 Caffaggio Chianti Classico pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core and a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity. No obvious staining of the tears and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is intense. Funky cherry, red flowers, dried earth, bergamot, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry and structure is medium+ across the board. The fruits and non-fruits are confirmed with loads of minerals; there is a long savory finish. A very nice Chianti Classico that fits the bill. Drink now or over the next 10 years.
Basilica Caffaggio is one of the more famous producers located in the Western Sector of Chianti Classico’s Panzano UGA; specifically the middle elevation band of San Martino in Cecione (approx. 300m elevation). The geology is largely shale.
Popped and poured. The 2018 Caffaggio Chianti Classico pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core and a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity. No obvious staining of the tears and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is intense. Funky cherry, red flowers, dried earth, bergamot, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry and structure is medium+ across the board. The fruits and non-fruits are confirmed with loads of minerals; there is a long savory finish. A very nice Chianti Classico that fits the bill. Drink now or over the next 10 years.
May 10th, 2023
Nostalgic. What a wine, 10 years is prime. Lfggggggggg Italia (vs Austria 2021 euro).
Nostalgic. What a wine, 10 years is prime. Lfggggggggg Italia (vs Austria 2021 euro).
Jun 26th, 2021
Give Italian wine time to age… and it can’t be beat.
This is fantastic.
Can’t believe Ric bought this in Tuscany, in 2008. 👀
So. So. Good.
Give Italian wine time to age… and it can’t be beat.
This is fantastic.
Can’t believe Ric bought this in Tuscany, in 2008. 👀
So. So. Good.
Jun 26th, 2021
Love this wine Sangiovese at its best! Sour cherry dark fruits and hints of vanilla and old wine soaked wood
Love this wine Sangiovese at its best! Sour cherry dark fruits and hints of vanilla and old wine soaked wood
1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2015
Bright dark raspberry nose. Ooooh! Tight. Gritty. Tight. you need to open this up. not much white rock. A lot of things going on here. Still tight.
Bright dark raspberry nose. Ooooh! Tight. Gritty. Tight. you need to open this up. not much white rock. A lot of things going on here. Still tight.
1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2014This wine brings me right back to Tuscany! Sour cherry vanilla wine cellar and more!
This wine brings me right back to Tuscany! Sour cherry vanilla wine cellar and more!
Nov 11th, 2014
A bit bretty. Spicey red fruits and dusty tannins. Well worth it's price.
A bit bretty. Spicey red fruits and dusty tannins. Well worth it's price.
Feb 27th, 2014
Medium intensity. Ruby red in color. Nose medium intensity. Notes of red cherry, dried fruit, earth. Medium plus acidity. Medium tannin with long finish.
Medium intensity. Ruby red in color. Nose medium intensity. Notes of red cherry, dried fruit, earth. Medium plus acidity. Medium tannin with long finish.
Feb 15th, 2024
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, tomato leaf.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, tomato leaf, earth, leather, clove. Medium, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: /5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, tomato leaf.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, tomato leaf, earth, leather, clove. Medium, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: /5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Oct 3rd, 2023
This was good, but I guess I expected a little more heft since it was a Reserva. At the same time, I think I paid less for this than most Classicos, so it has a high QPR.
This was good, but I guess I expected a little more heft since it was a Reserva. At the same time, I think I paid less for this than most Classicos, so it has a high QPR.
Sep 18th, 2022
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
