Castell'in Villa
Chianti Classico Sangiovese
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Popped and poured. The 2015 Castell’In Villa CC pours a bright ruby with medium+ viscosity, no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing, with notes of tart cherries, some ripe BO (but I kinda like it?), spiced meat, dried herbs and dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, tart and has some great minerals giving the impression of freshness and, well, elegance. A solid expression of the Castelnuovo Berardenga UGA. Drinking well now but I think that’s more the generosity of the 2015 vintage than maturity. Drink now with some patience and over the next 5-10 years.
Popped and poured. The 2015 Castell’In Villa CC pours a bright ruby with medium+ viscosity, no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing, with notes of tart cherries, some ripe BO (but I kinda like it?), spiced meat, dried herbs and dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, tart and has some great minerals giving the impression of freshness and, well, elegance. A solid expression of the Castelnuovo Berardenga UGA. Drinking well now but I think that’s more the generosity of the 2015 vintage than maturity. Drink now with some patience and over the next 5-10 years.
Oct 20th, 2023
Dusty cellar nose
Medium bodied and full of life! Some new leather, fig, hazelnut, strong and fit. Mint and cherry zinger finish this long, lingering, finish.
Dusty cellar nose
Medium bodied and full of life! Some new leather, fig, hazelnut, strong and fit. Mint and cherry zinger finish this long, lingering, finish.
Really nice Chianti! Red currant, sour cherry, tomato w a lingering bite of tannins.
Really nice Chianti! Red currant, sour cherry, tomato w a lingering bite of tannins.
Aug 2nd, 2020
Medium garnet; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, tart blackberry, raspberry, forest floor, leather, cinnamon, cloves; dry, high acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, bramble, wet leaves, old leather, baking spices; medium plus finish, well balanced, moderately concentrated
Medium garnet; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, tart blackberry, raspberry, forest floor, leather, cinnamon, cloves; dry, high acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, bramble, wet leaves, old leather, baking spices; medium plus finish, well balanced, moderately concentrated
Sep 27th, 2019
Another stunner from 2015. I love this producer and the purity of its style. A reference point wine with drop dead gorgeous and slightly rustic fall aromas with a hint of bergamot and leather. Flavors of sour cherry, pomegranate, orange peel and warm spices framed by sinewy tannins and ripping acidity.
Another stunner from 2015. I love this producer and the purity of its style. A reference point wine with drop dead gorgeous and slightly rustic fall aromas with a hint of bergamot and leather. Flavors of sour cherry, pomegranate, orange peel and warm spices framed by sinewy tannins and ripping acidity.
Sep 17th, 2019
Castell'in Villa's 2015 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous wine that will delight readers who enjoy the Chianti Classicos of this reference-point estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga. Crushed flowers, mint, licorice, dried herbs, cedar and tobacco give the 2015 lovely aromatic complexity. The 2015 is perhaps a bit more open than young wines tend to be here, but then again, 2015 is a warm vintage that generally yielded accessible Chianti Classicos. All that means is that the 2015 can be enjoyed with less cellaring than is the norm here. As it so often is, the Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico is a wine of real pedigree and distinction. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
Castell'in Villa's 2015 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous wine that will delight readers who enjoy the Chianti Classicos of this reference-point estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga. Crushed flowers, mint, licorice, dried herbs, cedar and tobacco give the 2015 lovely aromatic complexity. The 2015 is perhaps a bit more open than young wines tend to be here, but then again, 2015 is a warm vintage that generally yielded accessible Chianti Classicos. All that means is that the 2015 can be enjoyed with less cellaring than is the norm here. As it so often is, the Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico is a wine of real pedigree and distinction. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
Aug 23rd, 2019
Solid. Ready to go. Enjoyed with pasta all’amatriciana.
Solid. Ready to go. Enjoyed with pasta all’amatriciana.
Mar 15th, 2023
Fantastic wine. Great aromatics and structure. Will improve with age.
Fantastic wine. Great aromatics and structure. Will improve with age.
Feb 26th, 2022Solid CC. Tart cherry fruit. Tasty.
Solid CC. Tart cherry fruit. Tasty.
Oct 14th, 2021