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Castello di Volpaia Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2016
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The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia is a dark, powerful wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, incense, mocha menthol, lavender and leather infuse this virile, brooding Riserva with tons of character. In this tasting, the Riserva stands out for its depth and weighty substance. This is a decidedly virile wine from Volpaia. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia is a dark, powerful wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, incense, mocha menthol, lavender and leather infuse this virile, brooding Riserva with tons of character. In this tasting, the Riserva stands out for its depth and weighty substance. This is a decidedly virile wine from Volpaia. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
9.2Richard Shin
Quite nice. Well balanced classic Chianti. $60 at a restaurant. Probably a good store buy.
Quite nice. Well balanced classic Chianti. $60 at a restaurant. Probably a good store buy.
8.8
Andrew Formi
Disappointed
Disappointed
8.7Bonnie Chu
Smoky plum
Smoky plum
8.9Andrew Formi
Loved it 2018
Loved it 2018
9.0
Laith A
Solid Chianti but I’m not as high on it as wine spectator is!
Solid Chianti but I’m not as high on it as wine spectator is!
9.2Andrew Liguori
Dark red fruits, nutmeg, hints of menthol/eucalyptus and licorice. Mellow and smooth tannins. Top 3 chianti for me. Not quite as sumptuous as the 2015.
Dark red fruits, nutmeg, hints of menthol/eucalyptus and licorice. Mellow and smooth tannins. Top 3 chianti for me. Not quite as sumptuous as the 2015.
9.0
Jerome Ordona
Very good wine. A touch pricey
Very good wine. A touch pricey
9.0
Robert Rothfield
Infantacide but wanted to see if this was up to its accolades....initial impression was no but after an hour of air it was singing....day two even better. A very enjoyable wine now that could be spectacular down the road...
Infantacide but wanted to see if this was up to its accolades....initial impression was no but after an hour of air it was singing....day two even better. A very enjoyable wine now that could be spectacular down the road...
9.3
Hanibal
No where near the 97 points given by WS. Still a very nice chianti but i preferred the 2015. This one had a bit too much tartaric acid to my liking.
No where near the 97 points given by WS. Still a very nice chianti but i preferred the 2015. This one had a bit too much tartaric acid to my liking.
9.0
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