| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2014 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
4/2/2019 - PaulusLoZebra Likes this wine: 93 pointsDo not open this wine before 2022-2024. If you do, I suggest a double-decant and then leaving it at cellar temperature for 24 hours; alternatively, a slow-ox of seven days. I popped and poured it through a gravity aerator and tasted it at hours 1, 2, 3 and 24. Very closed at opening, at hour one it was a pleasant but serious CC; by hours 2 and 3 the tannins and astringency had emerged, as had some of the wine's flavor and structure, but it was "tough"; a solid 90 based on night one. One day later the wine's brilliant character, structure and substance had emerged. It has a deep, clear garnet color; a very good aromatic profile, with lovely cherry aromas and hints of sweetness; and an outstanding flavor profile, with heft, structure, and an intense savoriness, deeply satisfying acidity, and prominent tannins. Drink 2024-2034+. |
| Red |
2014 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
1/11/2019 - kfinsrud wrote: 88 pointsDekantert. Lys og frisk Chianti. Røde bær, blomster, lær og lett jordlighet. Lett stil. Snille tanniner. Bra syre. Ypperlig til tomatbasert mat. |
| Red |
2014 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
11/26/2018 - Pebben wrote: 90 pointsPopped and poured. Medium ruby colour. Always dependable when you need a proper “food wine” for a more modest occasion – notes of bright red cherries, cherry pits, roasted almonds and spicy oak on the nose and palate. Medium bodied, smooth and well balanced. As with many CC’s, this too needs a little air to really get going. Drink or hold for another couple of years. |
| Red |
2014 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
10/16/2018 - Paul852 Likes this wine: 85 pointsVery smooth, easy drinking. On the nose dark slightly astringent fruit. On the palate, it's light: tannins, acidity and fruit in good balance. A shortish finish. |
| Red |
2014 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
9/21/2018 - ILarsen wrote: 90 pointsClearly staying on 90 - this is great wine and really good value for money - we had it as our last wine - it was perfect and so well balanced - light - just what we needed after drinking at bit to much earlier - I like this wine. |
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2014 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
8/15/2018 - ILarsen wrote: 90 pointsMy first 2014 - but the style is the same - this is light and easy drinking chianti - where you really get good value for money. The fruit is cherry and everything is well balanced - medium acidity and tannins - a simple but still great wine. |
| Red |
2013 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
11/3/2023 - Bonesetter Likes this wine: 90 pointsPours clear, mid ruby colour. Straightforward nose of cherries and beef stock. Medium bodied, flavours of cherry, almond, coffee and quince paste. Great QPR. |
| Red |
2013 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
9/9/2017 - SuperSomm wrote: NRMedium ruby red colour turning garnet. Medium (+) nose with red cherry, black cherry, blackberry, hazelnuts, leather, forest floor and wet leaves. Medium (+) taste of red cherry, blackberry, wet leaves, leather, mushrooms and hazelnuts. Long and dry finish. Medium (+) acidity. Medium tannins. Medium body. A very good Chianti Classico with a superb balance, distinctively better than the 2014 vintage from the same wine maker when tasted vertically. Drinks well now. Goes well with beef, lamb or mushrooms. |
| Red |
2013 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
4/30/2018 - preid wrote: 89 pointsNice Chianti Classico. A lot of wine for the bucks. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
4/9/2013 - Chaz Bham wrote: 85 pointsClosed and young, only slightly improving with air. Primary pie cherry with coarse tannins and some astringency at the finish. On par for QPR. I would hold these for a few years in the hope of resolving the tannins. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
5/9/2014 - Capt Cutlass wrote: NRBlind tasted and lost as to provenance. Oaky, resin nose with blackberries. Orange peel flavors with chalky tannins, alcohol showing and a bitter, dry finish. As the other taster mentioned this needs time... |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
5/5/2014 - dead puddle Likes this wine: 92 pointsBlind tasting. Young bloody hue. Nose closed. Mouth supple, non oaked, pure, very fine, with orange juice and chalky tannins. It gives the impression of a wide space for expressive flavours, structured with a balanced acidity-alcohol, carried to a long aerial aftertaste, The WOTN. Superb. But to young: keep. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
7/27/2014 - Bob H Likes this wine: NRDark translucent ruby in the glass; red-fruited, with a slight menthol nuance on the nose. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
9/30/2014 - Bob H Likes this wine: NRTranslucent ruby at the core, lightening out to brick on the rim; red fruits on a primary nose. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
10/23/2014 - .M. wrote: 89 pointsFlaske åpen to dager. Sterke toner av svart trøffel, jordbunn og kirsebær. Myk inngang, god syrestruktur, ganske lang med hint av tannin i avslutning. |
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2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
12/31/2014 - Bob H wrote: NRThis is very light colored, more like a Nerello Mascalese than a Chianti. Nose is red-fruited and pleasant, but not as complex or pronounced as the 2008. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
9/15/2015 - nectar14 Likes this wine: 91 pointsVery fresh and perfumed red cherry, dusty earth and a distinct note of pine. Nice tension and energy in the mid palate and finish. Delicious now, but there is a sappy core that will come out in time. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
5/27/2017 - Bob H wrote: NRLighter in color than the Montenidoli; candied cherry fruit on the nose. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
10/31/2017 - Brobeman Likes this wine: 93 pointsHitting what must be it’s peak now. Starting to turn a little brick at the edges.Delicious tart cherry and Tuscan Earth/dust with still significant tannins. This is why I drink Chianti. 93pts 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
7/28/2018 - ringsvold Likes this wine: 93 pointsNice acidity and tannins at the end. Earthiness, red dark berries and leather on the palate. Close to the top but glad I still have 5 bottles left in the basement |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
8/6/2019 - Bob H wrote: NRDrinking nicely - all tart red fruit and lively acidity, light- to medium-bodied. Given the vintage, this is a very good Chianti. |
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2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
9/9/2019 - Bob H wrote: NRNicely balanced on the palate, and a wine that in my experience consistently delivers. IMO, the best CC of this underperforming vintage. |
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2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
1/13/2020 - Bob H wrote: NRConsistently one of my favorite Chiantis from this so-so vintage. You would never guess this was a super hot vintage based on the focus this wine displays on both nose and palate. |
| Red |
2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
7/14/2013 - FjordogFjell wrote: 87 pointsTil grilla kjøtt. Elegant og fin Chianti, roser og tjære (nesten som nebbiolo) |
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2009 Castell'in Villa Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
6/3/2020 - Bob H wrote: NRThe nose here is very similar to the Il Poggiale, but it also possesses an earthy note that is pretty intriguing. Best nose of the trio so far. |
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