Castellina In Chianti

La Castellina

Squarcialupi Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2015

Decent Sangiovese blend from Tuscany. Fruit forward and delicious with spicy notes like black currant and plum. Not my favorite Tuscan in the $30-50 range — 5 years ago

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Castello di Volpaia

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2014

Great producer with a unique backstory. Was lucky enough to get a chance to talk to her for a while at tasting event about her vineyard, winery, and methods. Glad to see this is back in the Charleston market. Spice and fruit notes and the nose lead on to pallet with great balance and length. — 8 years ago

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Rocca delle Macìe

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

This wine was excellent. It was strong in smell but incredibly drinkable. It was very complex and different. It gave us a nice feel as well. Highly recommend. — 8 years ago

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Vigna del Sorbo Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2007

Spectacular... balanced and still young. See you in 5 years — 9 years ago

Castello di Verrazzano

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2008

Had this wine in their vineyard in Greve in Chianti at a tasting. Best wine tour in Tuscany. Wine outstanding example Chianti — 10 years ago

Castello di Volpaia

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

2011 vintage on April 17 2015. Agree with comments about a great everyday chianti Classico as your house chianti. Dry but beats down the cheese in a pizza in a good way. — 11 years ago

Fattoria Viticcio

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2015

Nice Chianti Classico. Sangiovese with just a little Merlot and Syrah blended in. Dark berry and plum aromas and flavors with hints of slate, tar, graphite, chocolate and baking spices. Very Complex, Vibrant and tannic. Long finish. Thanks Keith S for serving this one! — 5 years ago

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Tenuta Sette Ponti

Crognolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2011

My last 2011 bottle. The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. Crognolo, aged in French Allier barriques, deep red with red fruit aromas and sweet perfumed spice. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors, gentle spice and soft tannins with great mouthfeel. Good balance, lingering finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Aged well. — 8 years ago

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Riecine

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2015

So beautifully aromatic and soft textured. 100% Sangiovese. Elegant af. Im in love with this Chianti — 9 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2013

Black cherry, plum, black currant, chocolate, baking spices and violet. Very bright in the nose. M acid, body and tannin. Espresso, earth. M finish, balanced, vibrant and lean. M finish. Not overly oaked. — 10 years ago

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Castellare di Castellina

S. Niccolò Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Trebbiano Malvasia 2009

raisin, apricot, aged 8 years. goes well with desserts and foie nigiri — 10 years ago

La Castellina

Squarcialupi Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2010

Excellent wine. Great finish. A little expensive but worth it. — 11 years ago

Castell'in Villa

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2010

Really tasty. Much softer and fruit forward than I expected. Tasted fantastic alone and could have stood up to any hearty meal. I'd buy this again in a minute and serve it proudly - it will easily please those that enjoy new and old world alike. — 11 years ago

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2009

M
9.2

2009 vintage barely visible at bottom... Lovely expression of Sangiovese. Wild fruit and flowers: cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and violet flavors, all encapsulated in a humidifier full of premium cigars. Requires 30-45 minutes of aeration. — 11 years ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Riserva Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese Blend 2009

Reason this is a consistent 90pt wine, it's very good. Bouquet is a dusty, peppery bowl of dark cherry. Taste is bright fruit, peppery, dark berry, a bit chewy and leathery. Great with a spicy Italian dish and Sinatra in the background ! — 12 years ago

Villa Cafaggio

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2007

This is a steady performer. Packs a punch, definitely in the greater years. Quite modern. On day three (!) it showed it's stuff. — 12 years ago

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2010

Kevin Sidders
9.2

Just an outstanding bottle. Solid core of dried cherry and black plum fruit. Showing great balance and nuance, with a softening texture and secondary flavors coming through. Everything you could want in a Chianti Classico normale and drinking brilliantly now. Bravo! — 6 years ago

Fattoria Selvapiana

Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese 2011

Lush, plump fruit but layered with Old World dust and rustic charm. Menthol, licorice, herbs and leather permeate throughout. Surprisingly bright fruit profile and vibrancy for such a ripe and high-alcohol vintage. It manages to not be overpowering or food-averse which in itself is a great feat given the extreme ripeness. We were all pleasantly charmed by this bottle, which was a magnum served with old school NYC-style veal saltimbocca. — 8 years ago

Rocca di Montegrossi

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2015

Black underripe cherry. Herb, lilac. Evolves in the glass. — 8 years ago

Castellare di Castellina

Riserva Vigna Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

Sweet red berries, strawberry, raspberry, candy, cinnamon, orange peel and dried herbs. M- acid and tannin. M body. Fruit forward. M finish. — 10 years ago

Keith, Serge and 2 others liked this

Tenuta di Nozzole

Riserva Nozzole Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2013

On to the dark side. Maybe not a barn burner in terms of ratings not oh so good with an earthy pasta. Great tannin, leather, bright cherry, and long acid backboned finish. Mah-velous! — 10 years ago

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Fattoria Selvapiana

Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese Blend 2013

Tom Kisthart
9.1

A bit tight. Opened up in the evening after double decanting later in the day. Elegant. — 11 years ago

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Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2012

Beautiful chianti, in love 💚❤️ — 11 years ago

S. Andrea in Colle

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

Opened a 2011 this evening. Good nose. Very smooth. Perfect with a grilled chicken salad. — 11 years ago

Azienda Agricola Montesecondo

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2009

Everything I want in a Chianti and perfect with tonight's mushroom pizza. — 12 years ago

Agricola San Felice

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

At a pizzeria in Impruneta - yum! — 12 years ago