2016 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 97 WE 95 JS 94 DC 93 WA 92
WS 97

Wine Spectator, November 2019

Enticing aromas of black cherry, black currant and violet are allied to flavors of iron, wet earth and spice. This is loaded with fruit, vibrant acidity and well-mannered tannins. Shows terrific harmony now, yet possesses...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, April 2020

Varietal aromas of violet, plum and black-skinned berry shape the nose on this fragrant, polished red. On the fresh, delicious palate, velvety tannins accompany juicy wild cherry, crushed raspberry and baking spice. It's...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, April 2019

There’s a plethora of intense fruit here, from dark cherries and brambleberries to lifted orange rind, citrus and so much sage and lavender. Full-bodied and very layered with a wall of structured tannins and a medium-long...
DC 93

Decanter, February 2019

A selection of bunches from Volpaia's best sites among their 43ha at lofty heights in Radda-in-Chianti. The estate waited until 3 October to start picking in order to bring the grapes in at full ripeness. Distinctly...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2019

The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva (made with 100% Sangiovese) offers up a pretty layer of tar or crushed stone upon first nose. These tones, rather tight at the beginning, then relax and cede to plum, blackberry, spice...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Chianti
Appellation Classico
Sub-appellation Radda
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork