Castello di Albola

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.647 ratings
8.43 pro ratings
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
Adam Kincaid

Lighter and fruitier than I would have expected. A bit of a perfume that seems out of place. Seems odd for a 2014...

This reminds me of a date I went on once where the girl was pretty but couldn’t add much to the conversation and the night got boring quickly. Check please!

Lighter and fruitier than I would have expected. A bit of a perfume that seems out of place. Seems odd for a 2014...

This reminds me of a date I went on once where the girl was pretty but couldn’t add much to the conversation and the night got boring quickly. Check please!

Mar 13th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, cinnamon, allspice, earth; developing; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of tart red cherry and black cherry, earth, cinnamon, allspice

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, cinnamon, allspice, earth; developing; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of tart red cherry and black cherry, earth, cinnamon, allspice

Jun 19th, 2018
Ganesh

Pairs awesome with anything with marinara

Pairs awesome with anything with marinara

Nov 8th, 2020
Chris DeMay

High marks for sentimental reasons. 2014. $11.97 Total Wine. 9/12/2018

High marks for sentimental reasons. 2014. $11.97 Total Wine. 9/12/2018

Apr 20th, 2020
Alexander Demin

Definitely lighter than expected, but still enjoyable and very good for the price.

Definitely lighter than expected, but still enjoyable and very good for the price.

Feb 24th, 2019
J. Cade

Pleasant but light on the finish. Doesn’t stand up to pasta well but enjoyable as a stand alone

Pleasant but light on the finish. Doesn’t stand up to pasta well but enjoyable as a stand alone

Jan 17th, 2019
Chris DeMay

Memories! Total Wine

Memories! Total Wine

Dec 25th, 2018
Michael Borrello

Pleasant not stellar, somewhat lighter than typical Classico, nice astringency, good value

Pleasant not stellar, somewhat lighter than typical Classico, nice astringency, good value

Nov 15th, 2018
S.Carey

Disappointing

Disappointing

Nov 2nd, 2018
Adam Reinhard

Found this treat at the Food Lion for a great price in an emergency, of all places. I can tell you from experience that the winemaker is incredible and the location is surreal and legit. The nose is fuller than the body, but that probably applies to me as well.

Found this treat at the Food Lion for a great price in an emergency, of all places. I can tell you from experience that the winemaker is incredible and the location is surreal and legit. The nose is fuller than the body, but that probably applies to me as well.

Jul 18th, 2018