Castello di Volpaia

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.950 ratings
9.05 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
Peter Sultan

One of my favorite Chianti producers right now. Some funk as it opens. Tannins quite polished- just a balanced affair, all in all.

One of my favorite Chianti producers right now. Some funk as it opens. Tannins quite polished- just a balanced affair, all in all.

Dec 26th, 2020
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9.2

The 2018 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous, mid-weight wine that captures the essence of the estate's high-altitude vineyards. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, licorice, mint, pine and cedar are some of the many aromas and flavors that are woven throughout. The 2018 is gracious, inviting and impeccable in its balance. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2020)

The 2018 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous, mid-weight wine that captures the essence of the estate's high-altitude vineyards. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, licorice, mint, pine and cedar are some of the many aromas and flavors that are woven throughout. The 2018 is gracious, inviting and impeccable in its balance. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2020)

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2020
Carrie Denning

Decent deep taste

Decent deep taste

Oct 24th, 2021
Mark Mannebach

Average to good Chianti. Went with our food well.

Average to good Chianti. Went with our food well.

Oct 18th, 2021
Jason Brater

Agree w previous tasting notes from @Peter Sultan — once it opened the tannins were round and it was a nice glass. Great value at the price.

Agree w previous tasting notes from @Peter Sultan — once it opened the tannins were round and it was a nice glass. Great value at the price.

Sep 19th, 2021
Simon Clinton

Not well integrated- still too young??

Not well integrated- still too young??

Jun 4th, 2021
Jane Bassett-Powell

A bit tart for my taste, but a good midweek wine with garlicky spaghetti!

A bit tart for my taste, but a good midweek wine with garlicky spaghetti!

May 19th, 2021
Jim Gleich

New favorite

New favorite

May 8th, 2021
Howard Lin

Good daily drinker Chianti...fairly balanced and “good Italian table wine” vibe...

Good daily drinker Chianti...fairly balanced and “good Italian table wine” vibe...

Apr 28th, 2021
Carlos Gonzalez

Pop and disfruta.

Pop and disfruta.

Apr 21st, 2021