Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

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! — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

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

Francis Plante

9.4

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

Rebecca Fletcher

9.3

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. — 9 years ago

Michael Kanbergs

Wine Director Campo Fina

9.6

Smells just like the hills and cellar in Castelnuovo Berardenga. — 9 years ago

John Stewart

9.0

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

Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.0

Strong red fruit character meets a acidity & firm tannins. Absolutely okay to open a bottle if you have some more in the cellar. If not, be patient. — 10 years ago

Ray Howell

9.3

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

David Kelly

9.3

1994
Well developed after 20 years in bottle. — 11 years ago

Nathan Etter

9.1

Last bottle in Italy! — 12 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.2

Raspberry, cocoa powder, late summer herbs and a tiny drop of VA. A rich, soft 2015 that shows more than adequate concentration. Crowd pleasing. An underrated estate, in my opinion...and the wines are always good value. #volpaia #sangiovese #chianticlassico — 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.4

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

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

That's a pretty classic Chianti Classico. Juicy cherry and dust and earthy warmth right through the middle. Because it's mostly done in concrete rather than old wood, it trades a bit of the balsamic-y oxidative note for really bright freshness. Works for me, but your palate may wish the percentages were reversed. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Epstein

9.3

Having amazing dinner in Tuscany — 9 years ago

judy boullet

8.9

Entry level bottle for Ama. 2013. Simple, fruity, cheerful , satisfying, low in alcohol, which is great, 12.5. Goes well with all food, reasonably priced. A simple winner. — 10 years ago

Tom Kisthart

Owner Craft & Curd

9.1

A bit tight. Opened up in the evening after double decanting later in the day. Elegant. — 10 years ago

Jason James

9.0

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

with Kathleen

Maiki Machiela

9.0

Finally found a bottle that will last Kim and I at least one night...yeah, it's a 1.5...details. Good stuff tho, and only $25 — 11 years ago

with Kim

Kapyrick Wine

10

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 ! — 11 years ago

David Koenen

8.9

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

Ted Corvey

9.2

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

Emily Babinowich

9.5

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

Andrew Lohse

9.0

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

Paul Barnes

9.0

Drinking Chianti in Tuscany always tastes good — 9 years ago

Michael Meyer

8.9

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! — 9 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.6

Really dark opaque purple, with dense color tone not eased up on the rim. The bubbles are purple too. It shows a bit brownish tone on the rim. Beautiful dense legs on the rim flowing slowing downward. Nose of ripe dark sweet fruit, wood fragrance like cedar, leather, herbs, jam, raisin, and a slight hint of spice. All the fragrance is saturate, but in harmony. Taste of bright acidity, dried apricot, peppery, black tea, zest, dark chocolate, medium tannins, oaky, and peaty. Aftertaste is long with dark chocolate and coffee-mocha note, and a bit tea flavor. Wow. I hope I have another bottle for aging. — 10 years ago

Liz Dzwonek

9.2

Beautiful chianti, in love 💚❤️ — 11 years ago

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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

Diane Kessler

9.0

Everything I want in a Chianti and perfect with tonight's mushroom pizza. — 11 years ago

Nathan Etter

9.4

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