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Villa Calcinaia Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese

9.218 ratings
9.27 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
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Shannon Marie Latting

The 2008 Villa Calcinaia Riserva was a gem with the pasta a la Mariah! #thankyou

The 2008 Villa Calcinaia Riserva was a gem with the pasta a la Mariah! #thankyou

Feb 16th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

The older vines this winery has been here around since 1524.

The older vines this winery has been here around since 1524.

Jan 29th, 2015
Maciek Gontarz

2010. Huge potential. Lacks of alcohol balance. Maybe I had lack of patience?

2010. Huge potential. Lacks of alcohol balance. Maybe I had lack of patience?

Nov 15th, 2014
Max Gottesfeld

Cherries and meat. Very nice

Cherries and meat. Very nice

Mar 21st, 2013
Nick DiSanto

WW $25. Maria’s birthday.

WW $25. Maria’s birthday.

Dec 9th, 2017
Marc Melser

We had this on 10/8/15 at Bacco. Strawberries raspberry in a smooth velvety finish. No tannin. 2009 vintage

We had this on 10/8/15 at Bacco. Strawberries raspberry in a smooth velvety finish. No tannin. 2009 vintage

Oct 9th, 2015
Sergio Licea

Cigar box, dried meat, dried herbs, sour cherries. Low acidity, full velvet body, pronounced chewy tannins.

Cigar box, dried meat, dried herbs, sour cherries. Low acidity, full velvet body, pronounced chewy tannins.

Mar 16th, 2015
Thaddeus Buggs

A pinot, ish tasting old vines Sangiovese' it's very good. Cheers @winewatch

A pinot, ish tasting old vines Sangiovese' it's very good. Cheers @winewatch

Jan 29th, 2015
ChadnPolina Little

Delicious

Delicious

Jun 18th, 2014
John Berghoff

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Jun 7th, 2016