La Castellina

Squarcialupi Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese

9.049 ratings
8.71 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
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.7

Med body with tons of spice and earthiness. A bit tight when opened, started to relax by the second glass.

Med body with tons of spice and earthiness. A bit tight when opened, started to relax by the second glass.

Oct 4th, 2015
Bren Depr

A well balanced Riserva with an engrossing nose.

A well balanced Riserva with an engrossing nose.

Sep 19th, 2018
Douglas Frye

Excellent

Excellent

Aug 24th, 2018
Mark S.

Reddish violet. Black cherry taste. Young but reserve so good @1080, Oakvine, 170503-170506

Reddish violet. Black cherry taste. Young but reserve so good @1080, Oakvine, 170503-170506

May 3rd, 2017
Robert Sherman

Excellent. Smooth. Nice nose, of rich red berries. A bit dry. Medium to full bodied. Complex and well structured. Decanter for an hour before for best result. Nice blend'

Excellent. Smooth. Nice nose, of rich red berries. A bit dry. Medium to full bodied. Complex and well structured. Decanter for an hour before for best result. Nice blend'

Feb 26th, 2017
Oleg Prophet

Bad luck.

Bad luck.

Feb 1st, 2016
Molly Guntli

Florence hotel wine

Florence hotel wine

Nov 21st, 2015
John W
8.6

Deep red coloration. On the nose sweet cherry, red berries, and florals. On the palate, red berries, smokiness, sweet cherry and strong tannins. Finish of sweet cherry and herbs.

Deep red coloration. On the nose sweet cherry, red berries, and florals. On the palate, red berries, smokiness, sweet cherry and strong tannins. Finish of sweet cherry and herbs.

Sep 19th, 2015
Kate

2007 vintage on July 16, 2015

2007 vintage on July 16, 2015

Jul 17th, 2015
Larry Dyer

Excellent wine. Great finish. A little expensive but worth it.

Excellent wine. Great finish. A little expensive but worth it.

Jul 1st, 2015