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 Vintage2016 Label 1 of 42 
TypeRed
ProducerMarchesi de' Frescobaldi (web)
VarietySangiovese Blend
DesignationCastiglioni
Vineyardn/a
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
SubRegionChianti
AppellationChianti
UPC Code(s)8007425003649

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2022 (based on 71 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 85.9 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Aztec94 on 11/8/2020 & rated 88 points: Dark and brooding upon opening. Aromas of earth and stewed red fruit with a hint of rubber. Similar flavors, raisin, sour cherry, black tea. Fairly stiff acid and tannins on the finish that softened with food. (1181 views)
 Tasted by eb1202 on 11/7/2020 & rated 85 points: Easy drinking Chianti, ok but nothing special, (1093 views)
 Tasted by Burgundy Al on 6/4/2019 & rated 84 points: Red berry aromas and flavors with moderate weight. Nice floral notes to start. Slightly tannic finish, but overall pleasant BTG restaurant wine. (2304 views)
 Tasted by macaujames on 1/28/2019 & rated 88 points: This is good value at 8 Euros. Has aromas of floor polish, raspberries, earth, terracotta hints and cherries. Its medium bodied tasty and spherical black and red fruits palate has lovely freshness. Ends medium long and fresh. 13%. Had this with Spaghetti Bolognese and it was an excellent match. (2229 views)
 Tasted by Jarndyce on 9/23/2018 & rated 88 points: Used half the bottle for braised short ribs - drank the other half....damn good for $12. (2166 views)
 Tasted by Mmomike on 8/9/2018 & rated 80 points: A bit bretty.. Dark fruit kind of flabby, overripe. Not the worst but... (1203 views)
 Tasted by abuchanan on 5/26/2018 & rated 86 points: Best house Chianti I had in Canada (1332 views)
 Tasted by Roger Martini on 4/19/2018: Used for cooking Boeuf Bourguignon (889 views)
 Tasted by GeoffreyDawe on 11/28/2017 & rated 80 points: A good "spaghetti" wine! Nothing fancy, but very enjoyable. (965 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Central Tuscany: Maremma, Montepulciano and Beyond (Mar 2019) (3/1/2019)
(Frescobaldi - Tenuta Di Castiglioni Chianti Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By David Lawrason
WineAlign (9/7/2016)
(Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti, Tuscany red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Steve Thurlow
WineAlign (4/24/2016)
(Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti, Tuscany red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Producer website

U.S. Importer (add'l info)

Producer Location - Castello di Pomino (Google Maps)
Producer Location - Castello di Nipozzano (Google Maps)

Sangiovese Blend

Sangiovese blend is used in CellarTracker for Italian wines to represent wines predominantly made of Sangiovese and blended with traditional Italian grapes. It is different than SuperTuscan which is a blend of Sangiovese with non-traditional (eg Bordeaux) varieties, often in closer to equal portions. For example, Chianti is at least 80% Sangiovese and will always be listed Sangiovese blend.

Italy

Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctor

Tuscany

Tuscany (ItalianMade.com) | Tuscanyt

Chianti

Consorzio Vino Chianti | Chianti (wikipedia)

Chianti

Chianti DOCG (italianmade.com)

 
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