Castello d'Albola

Le Ellere Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.919 ratings
8.63 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
David Kline

This label looks eerily like the Ebola virus under a microscope. What of the juice? Dusty cherry, an Italian sausage melange, plumy-ness and cinnamon, and Romano cheese with Anchovy. Really smells like everything but wine. Hmmm. Cheesiness continues on the palate, Parmesan and artichoke. Crazy wine. I don't know where to begin. Holy crap! Garlic bread too? This feels like winemaker wine, but I am miffed. It is like a hot pocket in a glass. Not terroir right? Unless there are hills of undercooked dough in Tuscany. Weird wine. Not unpleasant if you want a snack after street skating. Tell your mom hi! #mealinaglass #cheesewine

This label looks eerily like the Ebola virus under a microscope. What of the juice? Dusty cherry, an Italian sausage melange, plumy-ness and cinnamon, and Romano cheese with Anchovy. Really smells like everything but wine. Hmmm. Cheesiness continues on the palate, Parmesan and artichoke. Crazy wine. I don't know where to begin. Holy crap! Garlic bread too? This feels like winemaker wine, but I am miffed. It is like a hot pocket in a glass. Not terroir right? Unless there are hills of undercooked dough in Tuscany. Weird wine. Not unpleasant if you want a snack after street skating. Tell your mom hi! #mealinaglass #cheesewine

Mar 9th, 2015
Amy Currens

Sommelier/Wine Director FarmShop

8.5

Ordered off wine list with few options and no listed vintages. Took a chance. Bright, easy, correct.

Ordered off wine list with few options and no listed vintages. Took a chance. Bright, easy, correct.

Mar 9th, 2014
Meeter B

Very light. Like Zamfir kinda light. Aftertaste is blackberry filled. Meh all around.

Very light. Like Zamfir kinda light. Aftertaste is blackberry filled. Meh all around.

Jan 28th, 2017
Aaron Fossi

Bright red fruit. Good acidity. Clean and balanced.

Bright red fruit. Good acidity. Clean and balanced.

Jun 1st, 2014
Austin Yursik

Austin had this 9 years ago

Austin had this 9 years ago

Jun 4th, 2015
Francesco Iacono

Francesco had this 11 years ago

Francesco had this 11 years ago

Nov 16th, 2013
Greg Giere

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Greg had this 6 years ago

May 21st, 2019
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Nov 15th, 2017
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Oct 28th, 2017