LiQuery - Castello Di Volpaia Riserva Chianti Classico 2013

CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013

Item:	705335
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2013 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2017-05-04
Producer:	Castello Di Volpaia Di Giovanna Sti
Location:	Italy - Tuscany
Price:	$40.00 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Medium-bodied & Fruity
Alcohol:	12.7%
Varietal:	Sangiovese Blend
Sugar Code:	XD (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	93

Description
While the 2012 Castello di Volpaia Riserva Chianti Classico has not yet been reviewed, the 2011 vintage was awarded a rating of 2 glasses (out of 3) in the 2015 Gambero Rosso. Gambero Rosso described the wines of Castello di Volpaia as '...organically farmed and ... flawlessly made, generally elegant, with faultless, modern style ... aged mainly in small oak barrels, without sacrificing personality and character. This firmly established balance extends with reassuring continuity across the range ... which are benchmark products ...'

Description

While the 2012 Castello di Volpaia Riserva Chianti Classico has not yet been reviewed, the 2011 vintage was awarded a rating of 2 glasses (out of 3) in the 2015 Gambero Rosso. Gambero Rosso described the wines of Castello di Volpaia as '...organically farmed and ... flawlessly made, generally elegant, with faultless, modern style ... aged mainly in small oak barrels, without sacrificing personality and character. This firmly established balance extends with reassuring continuity across the range ... which are benchmark products ...'

Tasting Notes
Very perfumed and vivid on the nose. Equally so on the palate with a medium body, integrated tannins and a long and linear finish. Very polished and silky. Drink now. Score - 93. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 21, 2016)