Castello di Volpaia
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia is a dark, powerful wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, incense, mocha menthol, lavender and leather infuse this virile, brooding Riserva with tons of character. In this tasting, the Riserva stands out for its depth and weighty substance. This is a decidedly virile wine from Volpaia. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia is a dark, powerful wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, incense, mocha menthol, lavender and leather infuse this virile, brooding Riserva with tons of character. In this tasting, the Riserva stands out for its depth and weighty substance. This is a decidedly virile wine from Volpaia. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
3 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2019Quite nice. Well balanced classic Chianti. $60 at a restaurant. Probably a good store buy.
Quite nice. Well balanced classic Chianti. $60 at a restaurant. Probably a good store buy.
Nov 12th, 2023
Solid Chianti but I’m not as high on it as wine spectator is!
Solid Chianti but I’m not as high on it as wine spectator is!
Feb 13th, 2021
Dark red fruits, nutmeg, hints of menthol/eucalyptus and licorice. Mellow and smooth tannins. Top 3 chianti for me. Not quite as sumptuous as the 2015.
Dark red fruits, nutmeg, hints of menthol/eucalyptus and licorice. Mellow and smooth tannins. Top 3 chianti for me. Not quite as sumptuous as the 2015.
Jul 10th, 2020
Infantacide but wanted to see if this was up to its accolades....initial impression was no but after an hour of air it was singing....day two even better. A very enjoyable wine now that could be spectacular down the road...
Infantacide but wanted to see if this was up to its accolades....initial impression was no but after an hour of air it was singing....day two even better. A very enjoyable wine now that could be spectacular down the road...
Apr 6th, 2020
No where near the 97 points given by WS. Still a very nice chianti but i preferred the 2015. This one had a bit too much tartaric acid to my liking.
No where near the 97 points given by WS. Still a very nice chianti but i preferred the 2015. This one had a bit too much tartaric acid to my liking.
Feb 14th, 2020