Castell'in Villa

Santacroce di Castell'in Villa Sangiovese Cabernet

9.225 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
Top Notes For
Ceccherini Cristiano

Had it June 2013.
Powerful, complex, fleshy, fantastic tannin, but for my personal taste is lacking a bit of freshness. Anyway a well balanced wine that will hold for few more years.

Had it June 2013.
Powerful, complex, fleshy, fantastic tannin, but for my personal taste is lacking a bit of freshness. Anyway a well balanced wine that will hold for few more years.

Aug 29th, 2016
Danny O'Brien

Simultaneously subtle but rich and deep, this doesn't explode on the palate but gives you a lot to think about and discover. A bit more in your face richness would have been a welcome addition for me, but still a nice pour nonetheless. A nice translucent ruby, tart cherries come through most on the nose and translate to the palate, where they're joined by subtle dark fruit notes and toasty barrel char

Simultaneously subtle but rich and deep, this doesn't explode on the palate but gives you a lot to think about and discover. A bit more in your face richness would have been a welcome addition for me, but still a nice pour nonetheless. A nice translucent ruby, tart cherries come through most on the nose and translate to the palate, where they're joined by subtle dark fruit notes and toasty barrel char

Mar 1st, 2026
Alan Weinberg

delicious Chianti I love to drink.

delicious Chianti I love to drink.

Jan 6th, 2024
Tyler Madigan

Still a favourite.

Still a favourite.

Oct 2nd, 2022
Tyler Madigan

Dry & delicious.

Dry & delicious.

Dec 12th, 2021
Justin Lintz

With duck breast

With duck breast

May 11th, 2019
Pekka Holma

Gorgeous supertuscan from top producer. Delicious mature fruit on earthy base with silky tannins. Balanced and elegant.

Gorgeous supertuscan from top producer. Delicious mature fruit on earthy base with silky tannins. Balanced and elegant.

Jun 12th, 2018
Paul Shaked

Strong cab on nose but appealing and well structured

Strong cab on nose but appealing and well structured

Oct 22nd, 2014
Lewis Chester

1997 vintage. Dark ruby hue. Tight on the nose. Dark chocolate and dark cherry, furniture polish. On the palate, bit woody and flat. Medium acidity, full body, high alcohol and medium finish. Disappointing on the palate. Might be slightly flawed bottle.

1997 vintage. Dark ruby hue. Tight on the nose. Dark chocolate and dark cherry, furniture polish. On the palate, bit woody and flat. Medium acidity, full body, high alcohol and medium finish. Disappointing on the palate. Might be slightly flawed bottle.

Jan 31st, 2017
Matthew Carlson

Nice body, smooth with a sparkle of acidity at the end. SuperTuscan.

Nice body, smooth with a sparkle of acidity at the end. SuperTuscan.

Mar 10th, 2015