Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.1

The color was still quite full with some orange on the rim. The palate was tired. The fruit was red, black and mature. The tannins were gritty and the alcohol stood out. Mostly driven by dried red flowers and flower stems. Drying on the palate and short length. #castellinvilla #chianti #chianticlassico #riserva #tuscany #italy #sangiovese #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.0

Chianti Classico 2008 nearing maturity; this Castell'InVilla looks pretty rounded until you hit the tell tale sangiovese tannins which hitch your palate suggesting a mouthful of protein is best; Tuscany fared better than France in the rainy vintage of 2008; 14%; AUD 25 good value; #drinkitaly #drinktuscany #sangiovese #castellinvilla #berandegna #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #italy2015 — 9 years ago