Castellani

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.744 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with sweet spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco and vanilla, adding pepper spice. Fine vivid tannins, medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character.

Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with sweet spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco and vanilla, adding pepper spice. Fine vivid tannins, medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character.

Dec 11th, 2022
Walter Fahr

2018 vintage in October 2021. Agree with ratings that it works best with some hardy foods such as Lasagne, beef stew or red meat. Tart, but becomes better after it has been open a while and breathes. For the price a real bargain

2018 vintage in October 2021. Agree with ratings that it works best with some hardy foods such as Lasagne, beef stew or red meat. Tart, but becomes better after it has been open a while and breathes. For the price a real bargain

Oct 22nd, 2021
Gray Tischler

Would use as a dinner wine but not standalone. Light and a bit tart. Mild finish

Would use as a dinner wine but not standalone. Light and a bit tart. Mild finish

Jan 3rd, 2021
Elizabeth Harvey

Phenomenal...very smooth and balanced

Phenomenal...very smooth and balanced

Jul 23rd, 2020
Ray Vanderhoff

Wine is a bit tight. Aromas and flavors of dark cherry and tobacco leaves. Hints of leather, chocolate and plums. Earthy with a whole lot of acidity. Better with food.

Wine is a bit tight. Aromas and flavors of dark cherry and tobacco leaves. Hints of leather, chocolate and plums. Earthy with a whole lot of acidity. Better with food.

May 30th, 2020
Michael Amoruso

Black cherry and tobacco. Good acid. Good drinking now.

Black cherry and tobacco. Good acid. Good drinking now.

Sep 8th, 2018
Rita Ernst

Dry Farm Wine

Dry Farm Wine

Mar 16th, 2018
Rodrigo Duarte

Simples, esperava mais.

Simples, esperava mais.

Mar 20th, 2017
Jennifer Long

Why is this not getting the ratings it deserves. This classic Sangiovese is stunning...add in the price and it's just stupid

Why is this not getting the ratings it deserves. This classic Sangiovese is stunning...add in the price and it's just stupid

Feb 11th, 2017
Andrew

Sour cherry and earth. Soft and simple.

Sour cherry and earth. Soft and simple.

Dec 7th, 2014