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Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021
ITALY : TUSCANY : CHIANTI CLASSICO 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot FULL BODIED, RICH, BLUE FRUIT, DENSE, ROUND TANNINS, OAKED The nose for this wine is very expressive with plum, currant & rose petal. On the palate it's explosive with rich blue fruit notes & sappy mid palate. The finish is fresh & long. Highest elevation in Chianti & they use large Slavonian oak. ECOLOGY: Biodynamic FOOD PAIRING: Meats & Pasta
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Jay Kline 
Believe it or not, in the early 1970’s there were less than a handful productive wineries in the Radda UGA; Castello di Volpaia was one of those. Radda was simply remote and difficult to get to. However, times have changed and today, there are more than 40 active wineries! Volpaia is somewhat unique in that its vineyards are some of the highest elevation in the entire Chianti Classico zone. Popped and poured, the 2021 “Chianti Classico” pours a light ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with light notes of cherry, orange pith, dried green herbs and earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. If Radda has a reputation for more elegant wines, then Volpaia is a leading example. While it’s more “reserved” than many others, there is substance and has a story to be shared. Drink now with some patience but I think this will be even more enjoyable in the next 5-10 years.
Believe it or not, in the early 1970’s there were less than a handful productive wineries in the Radda UGA; Castello di Volpaia was one of those. Radda was simply remote and difficult to get to. However, times have changed and today, there are more than 40 active wineries! Volpaia is somewhat unique in that its vineyards are some of the highest elevation in the entire Chianti Classico zone. Popped and poured, the 2021 “Chianti Classico” pours a light ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with light notes of cherry, orange pith, dried green herbs and earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. If Radda has a reputation for more elegant wines, then Volpaia is a leading example. While it’s more “reserved” than many others, there is substance and has a story to be shared. Drink now with some patience but I think this will be even more enjoyable in the next 5-10 years.
8.9
Pinotman /// Andreas
Not very characteristic.
Not very characteristic.
8.6
Chris Buffum
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8.7
Kay Mills
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8.8
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