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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2023 (based on 4 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Dunko on 1/22/2020: Intense dark berry and slightly woody earthy nose. First sip is a little acidic with moderate tannins. Second taste dark fruit or cherries, star anaise and a lingering slight sweetness. Third sip leaves delicious tannins and dryness on the tongue with a lingering rich mix of flavour. This wine rates well and pleased I bought six. (694 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 8/11/2017 & rated 92 points: Really enjoyed this wine with pizza. Really liked the wine better when I knew the price. Bright ruby hue. Nose is not overly distinguishing-- red fruit. Nicely balanced, med-long finish, cherry, slightly tart at beginning. Wife and I were surprised. Given community responses, we've learned that it's all a matter of the moment. Perhaps the great cool evening with family made the wine taste better. I'd be willing to try another bottle-- but will have to search it out. (1545 views) | | | Tasted by LEEJV123 on 7/3/2017 & rated 88 points: Medium light, round (1497 views) | | | Tasted by Jennifer Young on 3/1/2017 & rated 87 points: His was a nice Chianti Classico. Berries and nice tannins. (1888 views) | | | Tasted by UpfromtheCellar on 1/4/2017 & rated 88 points: Very useable wine. Not particularly complex or challenging but opens quickly and drinks nicely. Pairs well with food in general. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by Thefatbastard on 10/30/2016: Bel équilibre. Pour un CC en jeunesse, beau nez fin sur les cerises et cuir neuf. Bouche harmonieuse, belle longueur, acidité bien dosé. Rien à redire. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by Lyubomir Lefterov on 4/9/2016 & rated 87 points: Very young no doubt, but yet I felt it one dimensional and pretty straight forward, a lot of candy shop action and some artificial components proves that these wines need some aging for sure. For now ( given the price pont) it is a pass. (977 views) | | | Tasted by cono_sur on 9/29/2015 & rated 87 points: Medium+ intensity nose of tart red cherry, earth and hints of mint. It's medium-bodied with dusty tannins on the palate with simple sour red cherry flavours. Acids are very good. Medium-long finish. (690 views) |
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WineAlign (10/19/2016)
(Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico, Docg red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Michael Godel
WineAlign (10/18/2016)
(Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico, Docg red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (11/20/2015)
(Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico, Docg red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Chianti Classico 2013 & 2012: The Luck of the Draw (Sep 2015) (9/1/2015)
(Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Rocca Di Castagnoli) Subscribe to see review text. | By Walter Speller
JancisRobinson.com (3/20/2015)
(Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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SangioveseSANGIOVESE: (Pronounced "sahn-joh-vhe-se").
Sangiovese - Italy's claim to fame, the pride of Tuscany. Traditionally made, the wines are full of cherry fruit, earth, and cedar. It produces Chianti (Classico), Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Montefalco Rosso, and many others. Sangiovese is also the backbone in many of the acclaimed, modern-styled "Super-Tuscans", where it is blended with Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc) and typically aged in French oak barrels, resulting a wine primed for the international market in the style of a typical California cabernet: oaky, high-alcohol, and a ripe, jammy, fruit-forward profile.[16]
Semi-classic grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. Used to produce the Chianti and other Tuscan red wines. Has many clonal versions, two of which seem to predominate. The Sangiovese Grosso clone Brunello variety is used for the dark red, traditionally powerful and slow-maturing "Brunello di Montalcino" wine. The other is the Sangiovese Piccolo, also known under the historical synonym name Sangioveto, used for standard Chianti Classico DOC wines. Old vine derived wine is often used in the better versions, needing several years ageing to reach peak. A third clone, Morellino, is used in a popular wine blend with the same name found in the southern part of the province. Recent efforts in California with clones of this variety are very promising, producing medium-bodied reds with rich cherry or plumlike flavors and aromas. Among the available clonal versions are R6 and R7, derived from the Montalcino region of Italy, having average productivity/ripening and producing small berries on medium size clusters. R10 and R24 are well-recommended. R23, listed as deriving from the Emilia-Romagna region, has good vigor with medium-small clusters with earlier ripening. R102 derives from the Montepulciano region and reported to have average vigor with moderate productivity that results in higher sugar levels and good acidity from medium-small berries on medium-small clusters. Has synonym name of Nielluccio where grown in Corsica.Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorTuscany Tuscany (ItalianMade.com) | TuscanytChianti Consorzio Vino Chianti | Chianti (wikipedia) |
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