Villa Cafaggio

Riserva Basilica San Martino Chianti Classico Sangiovese

9.025 ratings

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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

8.9

First time trying Chianti. This one specifically was a Chianti Classico riserva. It is a red wine from Italy. It takes a minimum of 24 months of aging with at least 3 months of bottle aging after that. Organoleptic features. Not as dry as I thought it would be. Strong earthy notes which I have experienced for the first time. A lot to taste but easy to enjoy.

First time trying Chianti. This one specifically was a Chianti Classico riserva. It is a red wine from Italy. It takes a minimum of 24 months of aging with at least 3 months of bottle aging after that. Organoleptic features. Not as dry as I thought it would be. Strong earthy notes which I have experienced for the first time. A lot to taste but easy to enjoy.

Feb 21st, 2025

8.8

Some nice aspects, but needs another few years t soften the tannins.

Some nice aspects, but needs another few years t soften the tannins.

Aug 27th, 2024

8.6

Too tannic!

Too tannic!

Jul 9th, 2024

8.9

Cherries and raspberries. A good bite of tannins, overall very pleasant!

Cherries and raspberries. A good bite of tannins, overall very pleasant!

Feb 21st, 2024

8.1

A bit too acidic and high in tannins

A bit too acidic and high in tannins

Sep 14th, 2023

9.0

PLCB Chairman‘s selection

PLCB Chairman‘s selection

Dec 26th, 2020

8.9

Really good value as can find for $20 - red fruits, blueberry and hints of leather

Really good value as can find for $20 - red fruits, blueberry and hints of leather

Dec 8th, 2020

9.0

Good, would buy again

Good, would buy again

Nov 3rd, 2020

9.7

This is a delicious, easy drinking red. Lovely on its own and with our pizza.

This is a delicious, easy drinking red. Lovely on its own and with our pizza.

Oct 25th, 2020

9.1

Mike had this a year ago

Mike had this a year ago

Nov 1st, 2025