Castello d'Albola

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.813 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Dan Allen

Beverage Director, Panzano

8.8

Leaves a little to be desired at the first 3 hours, by the 4th it's starting to open. 5th hour, in the zone. Tart cherry and anise on the nose. With notes of dried cherries, apricot and leather on the mid palete. Lasting finish with good acid and slight bitterness. It was delicious with rosemary ribeye and acorn squash.

Leaves a little to be desired at the first 3 hours, by the 4th it's starting to open. 5th hour, in the zone. Tart cherry and anise on the nose. With notes of dried cherries, apricot and leather on the mid palete. Lasting finish with good acid and slight bitterness. It was delicious with rosemary ribeye and acorn squash.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Edward Tisdale

Smooth with a bold tannin and cherry aftertaste.

Smooth with a bold tannin and cherry aftertaste.

Feb 5th, 2015
Braden Gauci

Sangiovese the grape of the future!!! Earthy aromas goes well with game dishes and mushroom based dishes. Love this vine !!

Sangiovese the grape of the future!!! Earthy aromas goes well with game dishes and mushroom based dishes. Love this vine !!

Nov 24th, 2014
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.5

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Cathy had this 11 years ago

Nov 27th, 2013
Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

8.6

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Rachel had this 11 years ago

Aug 11th, 2013
Elizabeth Stevens

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Aug 17th, 2015
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Apr 28th, 2015
Tim Salter

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Feb 11th, 2015
Cory Wilkinson

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Feb 5th, 2015
Daria Ovchinnikova

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Mar 25th, 2014