Rocca di Castagnoli

Stielle Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.127 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Jess

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, strawberry, floral, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, tar, raspberry, cinnamon, floral, rosemary, savory finish.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, strawberry, floral, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, tar, raspberry, cinnamon, floral, rosemary, savory finish.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Jan 30th, 2024
K. Syrah

2010. Drinking perfectly now. All the classic Sangiovese flavors with upfront acidity and yet round, persistent fruit. Better than most Brunello, though should be at this price. $40 at Wine Library.

2010. Drinking perfectly now. All the classic Sangiovese flavors with upfront acidity and yet round, persistent fruit. Better than most Brunello, though should be at this price. $40 at Wine Library.

Apr 19th, 2020
Nicola Morvillo

On 29/2/20

On 29/2/20

Feb 29th, 2020
Ned Gray Creed

...and this was my favorite red of the tasting.

...and this was my favorite red of the tasting.

Mar 12th, 2018
Andrew G

Perfect wine to start the new year, with a price to quality ratio that's hard to beat. 93

Perfect wine to start the new year, with a price to quality ratio that's hard to beat. 93

Jan 2nd, 2018
Andrew G

100% Sangiovese - one of my favourite recent finds. Great balance with soft silky tannins. 93+

100% Sangiovese - one of my favourite recent finds. Great balance with soft silky tannins. 93+

May 17th, 2017
Andrew G

100% Sangiovese with ultra soft tannins and smoothness that will surprise you (for the price). 93+

100% Sangiovese with ultra soft tannins and smoothness that will surprise you (for the price). 93+

Dec 5th, 2016
David Jacobs

Soft and tasty

Soft and tasty

Nov 23rd, 2016
D Wang
9.0

Aged for 3 years. Smooth. No after taste. Can keep for up to 15years

Aged for 3 years. Smooth. No after taste. Can keep for up to 15years

Sep 14th, 2016
Jordan Franceschini

Delicious. Drinking perfectly. Home run at this price point.

Delicious. Drinking perfectly. Home run at this price point.

Sep 4th, 2016