Rocca di Castagnoli
Stielle Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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
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
...and this was my favorite red of the tasting.
...and this was my favorite red of the tasting.
Mar 12th, 2018
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, 2018100% 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, 2017100% 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
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, 2016Delicious. Drinking perfectly. Home run at this price point.
Delicious. Drinking perfectly. Home run at this price point.
Sep 4th, 2016