Castello di Volpaia

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese

7.72 ratings
8.41 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
Matthew Rorick

Owner/Winemaker Forlorn Hope Wines

8.4

A reluctant lover, somewhat awkward and recalcitrant at first but softening up with gentle coaxing and patience, at which point it becomes incorrigible

A reluctant lover, somewhat awkward and recalcitrant at first but softening up with gentle coaxing and patience, at which point it becomes incorrigible

Nov 11th, 2012
Susie Bauman

Not great- very dry, almost bitter. Earthy without the sweetness. This was a free bottle, perhaps it was not stored well before given to us?

Not great- very dry, almost bitter. Earthy without the sweetness. This was a free bottle, perhaps it was not stored well before given to us?

Jul 28th, 2017