Castellare di Castellina

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

9.062 ratings
8.98 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
Caleb Schiff

When in Chianti.

When in Chianti.

Oct 10th, 2019
Jordan Wardlaw

Fairly simple Chianti. Black cherry, ripe plum, spice and tobacco. Fairly dark color and soft flesh on the mid palate with very medium tannins. Perhaps a bit of Merlot in the blend?

Fairly simple Chianti. Black cherry, ripe plum, spice and tobacco. Fairly dark color and soft flesh on the mid palate with very medium tannins. Perhaps a bit of Merlot in the blend?

Feb 11th, 2019
Gregory Fulchiero

Outstanding qpr - oregano and tomato leaf jump from the glass while dusty tannins hold it together thru the finish

Outstanding qpr - oregano and tomato leaf jump from the glass while dusty tannins hold it together thru the finish

Dec 1st, 2018
James Forsyth

I've always liked this Chianti. Maybe it is the birds. On the lighter side, glacier cherries, red berries, a rich of earth. One to drink with turkey!

I've always liked this Chianti. Maybe it is the birds. On the lighter side, glacier cherries, red berries, a rich of earth. One to drink with turkey!

Nov 21st, 2018
Armin Pfleiderer

For as dominant as the oak spice is on the nose this is one ripe, juicy, and soft wine. A bit of spice on the back end. Simple satisfaction that was an obvious pair for a cheese and charcuterie plate.

For as dominant as the oak spice is on the nose this is one ripe, juicy, and soft wine. A bit of spice on the back end. Simple satisfaction that was an obvious pair for a cheese and charcuterie plate.

Oct 25th, 2018
Ian Staub

Cherry jam, cedar, tomato leaf and tons of iron rich soil. Palate is super composed, plenty of fruit up front with nice balanced acid and tannins. Solid bottle that seems to be relatively available. Would love to try older vintages to see where this goes.

Cherry jam, cedar, tomato leaf and tons of iron rich soil. Palate is super composed, plenty of fruit up front with nice balanced acid and tannins. Solid bottle that seems to be relatively available. Would love to try older vintages to see where this goes.

Sep 29th, 2018
Ron R
8.8

Tasting on my on today. Great bevy of Italian stallions lined up. Muted nosed. Tart raspberries. Good, grippy finish. Taught, suggesting it needs more time to relax. Requires food at this point.

Tasting on my on today. Great bevy of Italian stallions lined up. Muted nosed. Tart raspberries. Good, grippy finish. Taught, suggesting it needs more time to relax. Requires food at this point.

Mar 17th, 2018
Jay Kline

A good CC that hits the spot with or without food. Fair QPR. Silly little stubby cork; certainly not meant to age. Drink now and enjoy!

A good CC that hits the spot with or without food. Fair QPR. Silly little stubby cork; certainly not meant to age. Drink now and enjoy!

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2019
Brian Feist

USQ

USQ

Feb 18th, 2020
Chris Smith

Totally changed how I see this grape. Like sucking on a filthy rock and demanding that I love it and I do, I really do love it.

Totally changed how I see this grape. Like sucking on a filthy rock and demanding that I love it and I do, I really do love it.

Oct 14th, 2019