Castello di Volpaia

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.9381 ratings
8.946 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
Austin Hohnke

Just not great, especially at this price point. Fruit, acidity, and tannin can’t seem to find balance. Alcohol sticks out. Quite bitter.
Wish I had better things to say. Terrible QPR.

Just not great, especially at this price point. Fruit, acidity, and tannin can’t seem to find balance. Alcohol sticks out. Quite bitter.
Wish I had better things to say. Terrible QPR.

Apr 16th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with sweet spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding pepper spice. Fine vivid tannins, medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice!

Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with sweet spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding pepper spice. Fine vivid tannins, medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice!

Mar 24th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Had this at a tasting, liked it so much a bought a few bottles to put in cellar. 100% Sangiovese from old vines, medium Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding slightest hints of pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice!

Had this at a tasting, liked it so much a bought a few bottles to put in cellar. 100% Sangiovese from old vines, medium Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding slightest hints of pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice!

Nov 1st, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

100% Sangiovese from old vines, medium Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding slightest hints of pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice! Tasting Sample.

100% Sangiovese from old vines, medium Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding slightest hints of pepper spice. Fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice! Tasting Sample.

Oct 22nd, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Earth, dried fruit. Aromatic.

Earth, dried fruit. Aromatic.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
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9.2

The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia is a dark, powerful wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, incense, mocha menthol, lavender and leather infuse this virile, brooding Riserva with tons of character. In this tasting, the Riserva stands out for its depth and weighty substance. This is a decidedly virile wine from Volpaia. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)

The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia is a dark, powerful wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, incense, mocha menthol, lavender and leather infuse this virile, brooding Riserva with tons of character. In this tasting, the Riserva stands out for its depth and weighty substance. This is a decidedly virile wine from Volpaia. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)

2 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2019
Ron R
9.0

This has a deeper nose, and extraction on the palate. Displays a mid-palate warmth, and weighty mouthfeel. Luscious, suave mouthfeel. Very well behaved. Good stuff.

This has a deeper nose, and extraction on the palate. Displays a mid-palate warmth, and weighty mouthfeel. Luscious, suave mouthfeel. Very well behaved. Good stuff.

2 people found it helpfulDec 8th, 2018
Alex Powell

From taste: Very herbal, with white pepper, clove and rosemary at the fore, cherry liqour and a touch of mushroom. Good intensity. Very rich, bursting with cherries, quite fat palate, lush and finishes herbal again. Fine length, acidity is low but offering its pleasure now with your spaghetti bolognese.

From taste: Very herbal, with white pepper, clove and rosemary at the fore, cherry liqour and a touch of mushroom. Good intensity. Very rich, bursting with cherries, quite fat palate, lush and finishes herbal again. Fine length, acidity is low but offering its pleasure now with your spaghetti bolognese.

2 people found it helpfulOct 7th, 2015
Doug Thomson

A lot of fruit, but missing the earthy/dusty quality that I like so much in Chiantis. 2010.

A lot of fruit, but missing the earthy/dusty quality that I like so much in Chiantis. 2010.

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2014
Daron Watson

g!ddy up

g!ddy up

Jan 7th, 2016