Castello di Volpaia
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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.
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
Earth, dried fruit. Aromatic.
Earth, dried fruit. Aromatic.
4 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
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)
3 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2019
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
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
Pale garnet colour, medium intensity, Sweet red cherry, Raspberry red plum, violets, blueberry, clay, black plum, blackcurrant, choco, toast, black pepper, prune, dust, dry leaves, vegetal.
Dry
High tannins
High acid
High alcohol
Long finish
Medium+ body
Pronounced black juicy fruit taste in my mouth.
Drink now and best to keep longer
Very good.
Pale garnet colour, medium intensity, Sweet red cherry, Raspberry red plum, violets, blueberry, clay, black plum, blackcurrant, choco, toast, black pepper, prune, dust, dry leaves, vegetal.
Dry
High tannins
High acid
High alcohol
Long finish
Medium+ body
Pronounced black juicy fruit taste in my mouth.
Drink now and best to keep longer
Very good.
At PnP was good, but took 2 days to open fully—at that point it was absolutely singing! A delicious Chianti w all the classic characteristics. Really a delicious bottle — glad I waited long enough for it to express itself fully!
At PnP was good, but took 2 days to open fully—at that point it was absolutely singing! A delicious Chianti w all the classic characteristics. Really a delicious bottle — glad I waited long enough for it to express itself fully!
1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2022Had 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!
1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2021100% 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.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2021