Castellare di Castellina

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

9.011 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 Chianti Classico pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart black and red fruit: black plum, dark cherry, blackberry, burnt rubber, potting soil, vanilla. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2032.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 Chianti Classico pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart black and red fruit: black plum, dark cherry, blackberry, burnt rubber, potting soil, vanilla. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2032.

Jan 22nd, 2025
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9.2

The 2022 Chianti Classico is a fine introduction to the Castellare range. Silky, aromatic and light on its feet, this is a wine of tremendous appeal. The 2022 is on the fruitier side, but its balance is impeccable. Hints of spice, leather and citrus linger on the mid-weight finish. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2024)

The 2022 Chianti Classico is a fine introduction to the Castellare range. Silky, aromatic and light on its feet, this is a wine of tremendous appeal. The 2022 is on the fruitier side, but its balance is impeccable. Hints of spice, leather and citrus linger on the mid-weight finish. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2024)

Jul 11th, 2024
Austin Hohnke

Nice quaff. Sometimes simple is all you need. Well balanced. Organic. Paired with penne alla vodka with sweet Italian sausage. From half bottle.

Nice quaff. Sometimes simple is all you need. Well balanced. Organic. Paired with penne alla vodka with sweet Italian sausage. From half bottle.

Feb 26th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaolo, medium Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of sour cherry, currant and raspberry with tobacco, baking spices and nutty notes. Fine rustic tannins, vivid acidity, medium finish ending with fruit and earthy spice. Good now and short-term age as well!

Blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaolo, medium Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of sour cherry, currant and raspberry with tobacco, baking spices and nutty notes. Fine rustic tannins, vivid acidity, medium finish ending with fruit and earthy spice. Good now and short-term age as well!

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2024
Andrew Belzer

Cherry, dust, graphite. Bright acid form tannins.

Cherry, dust, graphite. Bright acid form tannins.

Dec 13th, 2024
Kevin Løk

Extremely good, not even a big Chianti guy but this rules.

Extremely good, not even a big Chianti guy but this rules.

Nov 30th, 2024
Peggy Hadley

Peggy had this 10 days ago

Peggy had this 10 days ago

Jan 13th, 2025
Leonardo Pirillo

Leonardo had this a month ago

Leonardo had this a month ago

Dec 25th, 2024
Francis Walsh

Francis had this 4 months ago

Francis had this 4 months ago

Sep 16th, 2024
Katie Hanson

Katie had this 10 months ago

Katie had this 10 months ago

Mar 30th, 2024