Rocca di Castagnoli

Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva

9.13 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
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
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo, deep Ruby red color with aromas of berry fruit and earthy spice, aged for 15 months in large oak barrels. On the palate flavors of cherry and plum with tobacco, floral and earthy flowery notes. Full-bodied, well balanced approachable tannins on a medium+ finish ending with fruit, espresso and a mineral character. Grab some Italian food and enjoy.

Blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo, deep Ruby red color with aromas of berry fruit and earthy spice, aged for 15 months in large oak barrels. On the palate flavors of cherry and plum with tobacco, floral and earthy flowery notes. Full-bodied, well balanced approachable tannins on a medium+ finish ending with fruit, espresso and a mineral character. Grab some Italian food and enjoy.

May 4th, 2025
Jess

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of earth, tomato leaf, leather, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, leather, clove, herbal. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of earth, tomato leaf, leather, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, leather, clove, herbal. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5

Oct 3rd, 2023
John Berghoff

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Sep 19th, 2019