2019 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Coltassala

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 96 JS 95 JD 94 WA 94 DC 91
WS 96

Wine Spectator, September 2022

Lovely cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors are at the heart of this graceful red. Vibrant and elegant, with well-integrated tannins and a long, supple, mineral-tinged finish. This should be really charming in...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, June 2022

Aromas of black cherries and citrus with some graphite and smoke. Medium-bodied with firm, juicy tannins that are chewy now, but will soften with age. Racy and long at the end. From organically grown grapes. Better after...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, January 2023

Potent and concentrated aromas develop in the 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Coltasala, with notes of tobacco, black raspberry, and licorice that are all well-intertwined without showing signs of maturity. The wine...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2023

The organic 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Coltassala is 95% Sangiovese with a tiny 5% touch of Mammolo, aged in barrique for 18 months and 12 months in bottle before its release. Production hits 9,000 bottles in...
DC 91

Decanter, March 2023

Savoury and gamey on the nose more red fruit with sweet herbs on the palate. Very concentrated with lots of intensity and good acidity.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Chianti
Appellation Classico
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Coltassala is a distinguished Italian red wine primarily crafted from Sangiovese grapes, with a small 5% addition of Mammolo. Originating from Tuscany's renowned Chianti Classico region, this wine is known for its vibrant and elegant profile. It is produced organically, aligning with modern sustainable practices, and has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

James Suckling has rated this wine 95 points, noting its "aromas of black cherries and citrus with some graphite and smoke." He describes the wine as medium-bodied, with "firm, juicy tannins that are chewy now, but will soften with age," recommending it will be better after 2024.

Wine Spectator offers an even higher score of 96 points, praising its "lovely cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors." The review highlights its graceful nature, stating that the wine is "vibrant and elegant, with well-integrated tannins and a long, supple, mineral-tinged finish." It is suggested to be at its best from 2025 through 2043, with 400 cases imported for enthusiasts to enjoy.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provides a 94-point rating, emphasizing the wine's composition and aging process. The 2019 vintage is "95% Sangiovese with a tiny 5% touch of Mammolo, aged in barrique for 18 months and 12 months in bottle before its release." The wine is noted for showing "medium-rich fruit weight with a nicely medley of creamy black fruit, Christmas spice and crushed stone or granite," presenting a fruity yet contemporary character.

In total, this wine's reviews praise its aromatic complexity, elegant structure, and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for those who appreciate quality Chianti Classico wines.