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2018 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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TK_4497 Likes this wine: 86 points
December 28, 2023 - Solid wine, relatively dry with a nice finish. Would recommend.
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mydi Likes this wine: 84 points
December 18, 2023 - It’s ok but. Nothing special. Disappointed from a great winery.
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soyhead wrote:
March 21, 2023 - Yes ladies and gentlemen , absolutely fleeced for this bottle at the Houston airport. Plain sight highway robbery and it was I who pulled the trigger so no one else to blame. Wine showing generous fruit and ample acidity. A simple but nice (albeit pricey) quaff with airport pizza.
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bluehorseshoe Likes this wine: 90 points
March 20, 2023 - Enjoyed this over 3 nights. Last glass was the best. Also drank at a cooler temperature, which I preferred. One of the better Chianti Reserva’s I’ve had. Good value at less than $20. Cherry, leather and sandalwood notes. Great with pork chops!
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ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
March 7, 2023 - finding warm fruit and a rounder texture than expected. i never expect much from this label but it exceeds my expectations... thicker but still bright ...made it through a glass hmmm..maybes something off..?...
About 3 days later I have most of the bottle remaining...i actually brought the entire bottle down to freezing temp causing some ice to form then removed bottle...now its filled with chocolate and red fruit...really tasty sangiovese now...great texture almost velvety now...tastes cleaner too now that I brought it back from freezing temps...🥶
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Castello Banfi
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 123 (43%)
- Consumed 161 (56%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
90% Like It 10 votes
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- VarietySangiovese Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionChianti
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