Castellare di Castellina

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.956 ratings
9.04 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
Christine Havens

Resplendent notes of black cherry and Italian plum. Medium-bodied and well structured, with surprisingly smooth tannins. Black tea on the back palate and earthy notes. Lovely now, or hold for another five years or so.

Resplendent notes of black cherry and Italian plum. Medium-bodied and well structured, with surprisingly smooth tannins. Black tea on the back palate and earthy notes. Lovely now, or hold for another five years or so.

6 people found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.5

Had this first in Grieve in a Chianti back in November. Fun to have it at home.

Had this first in Grieve in a Chianti back in November. Fun to have it at home.

Feb 15th, 2014
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8.9

Ripe, expressive, but also beautifully restrained, Castellare’s 2011 Chianti Classico is a wine of impeccable balance. Sweet red cherries, plums, spices and tobacco emerge over time, but it is the wine's textural elegance that stands out most. (AG)

Ripe, expressive, but also beautifully restrained, Castellare’s 2011 Chianti Classico is a wine of impeccable balance. Sweet red cherries, plums, spices and tobacco emerge over time, but it is the wine's textural elegance that stands out most. (AG)

Dec 12th, 2016
Yuri Lazarev

Аромат насыщенный; красные ягоды: вишня, черешня, смородина, легкий шлейф пряных трав и белого перца. Во вкусе те же ягоды, среднее тело, все сбалансировано и очень гармонично.

Аромат насыщенный; красные ягоды: вишня, черешня, смородина, легкий шлейф пряных трав и белого перца. Во вкусе те же ягоды, среднее тело, все сбалансировано и очень гармонично.

Mar 5th, 2016
Liz T
9.4

Love, love, love. One of my favorites

Love, love, love. One of my favorites

Jun 11th, 2015
Juel Mahoney

Fantastic everything I want in a Tuscan wine! Nose is phenomenal warm Tuscan countryside, whiff of sweet spice, warm nutmeg, real liquorice and tell-tale macerated cherry. For the UK price, excellent value.

Fantastic everything I want in a Tuscan wine! Nose is phenomenal warm Tuscan countryside, whiff of sweet spice, warm nutmeg, real liquorice and tell-tale macerated cherry. For the UK price, excellent value.

May 18th, 2015
Ladi Beranek

Fairly dark red for a chianti

Balanced but somewhat one-dimensional. Fruity but not a long finish. Little acidity or tartness. Reminds me a bit of Oregonian pinots.

Fairly dark red for a chianti

Balanced but somewhat one-dimensional. Fruity but not a long finish. Little acidity or tartness. Reminds me a bit of Oregonian pinots.

Oct 6th, 2014
Jeremy Benson

At bistro don Giovanni, enjoyed w/ mama cocetta's meatballs. In honor of the late Donna Scala

At bistro don Giovanni, enjoyed w/ mama cocetta's meatballs. In honor of the late Donna Scala

May 10th, 2014
Becky Arreaga

Medium body, dry, great with pasta!

Medium body, dry, great with pasta!

Apr 10th, 2014
Michael VeeEss

Very nice Chianti thanks to NXNW.

Very nice Chianti thanks to NXNW.

Mar 3rd, 2014