Castagnoli
Chianti Classico Sangiovese



I just really loved this classic expression of Chianti. The right level of earthiness with notes of red fruit. Want more!
I just really loved this classic expression of Chianti. The right level of earthiness with notes of red fruit. Want more!
Apr 3rd, 2018
Classic Classico! Red bricking color with all the wonderful tell-tale signs of the region and style. Bright red cherries are just blasting out of the bottle alongside rusted iron. Warm, but light acids surround a slightly tannic and medium dry body. Good finish. It’s an honest expression.
Classic Classico! Red bricking color with all the wonderful tell-tale signs of the region and style. Bright red cherries are just blasting out of the bottle alongside rusted iron. Warm, but light acids surround a slightly tannic and medium dry body. Good finish. It’s an honest expression.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2023
Against all odds, this Chianti Classico is superb with fennel sausage and mushrooms! Well-defined structure with bright acid and a schist core. Pure and fresh, sign of a well-made natural wine.
Against all odds, this Chianti Classico is superb with fennel sausage and mushrooms! Well-defined structure with bright acid and a schist core. Pure and fresh, sign of a well-made natural wine.
1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015
Quite fruit driven at this point. Give it 15min to breathe in the glass. Good tannic structure. Could go for 5 years or so. Classic in style - cherries, tobacco and a hint of violets. Beautiful expression of the grape - one ought to be able to identify this blind. A little high 14.5%.
Quite fruit driven at this point. Give it 15min to breathe in the glass. Good tannic structure. Could go for 5 years or so. Classic in style - cherries, tobacco and a hint of violets. Beautiful expression of the grape - one ought to be able to identify this blind. A little high 14.5%.
Jan 16th, 2025
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, baked cinnamon, strawberry, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, spice. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, baked cinnamon, strawberry, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, spice. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

Another one of these. Classic take on Chianti. Beautifully balanced & lovely with dinner. Spicy red fruit & wonderfully textured.
Another one of these. Classic take on Chianti. Beautifully balanced & lovely with dinner. Spicy red fruit & wonderfully textured.
Oct 5th, 2020
Dark cherries with abundant power. Aromatics are similarly forward. Tannins add some structure and grip. More complexity lies in the texture than flavors, overall this is very good.
Dark cherries with abundant power. Aromatics are similarly forward. Tannins add some structure and grip. More complexity lies in the texture than flavors, overall this is very good.
Aug 13th, 2020