Castellani
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend


Popped and poured; consumed over two days. This bottle was served with pasta and marinara on the first night and it managed to fill the role but it didn’t impress, nor did it really strike me as something from Chianti Classico. It was well endowed with ripe red fruits but in a more confected sort of way and lacked structure which made come across a little flabby. Day 2 didn’t improve the situation. Probably a wine geared for a different palate.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. This bottle was served with pasta and marinara on the first night and it managed to fill the role but it didn’t impress, nor did it really strike me as something from Chianti Classico. It was well endowed with ripe red fruits but in a more confected sort of way and lacked structure which made come across a little flabby. Day 2 didn’t improve the situation. Probably a wine geared for a different palate.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Nice full body wine with notes ripe sweet fruit
Nice full body wine with notes ripe sweet fruit
Aug 16th, 2021
Spicy and smoky 2014, tastes better as it aerates
Spicy and smoky 2014, tastes better as it aerates
Aug 12th, 2021
Great bottle! Goodie Wine folks recommendation at good price point. ($15ish)
Great bottle! Goodie Wine folks recommendation at good price point. ($15ish)
Feb 23rd, 2020So refreshing and sweet, and consistent throughout the whole bottle. Initially thought it was a Rioja from Spain in a blind test but pleasantly surprised that it's a chianti. Beautiful wine
So refreshing and sweet, and consistent throughout the whole bottle. Initially thought it was a Rioja from Spain in a blind test but pleasantly surprised that it's a chianti. Beautiful wine
Feb 13th, 2017Light, smooth and the Flavours build up over time.
Light, smooth and the Flavours build up over time.
Jun 18th, 2016