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2016 La Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Squarcialupi
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine: 92 points
July 13, 2023 - Well structured Chianti - dark Cherry with hints of Spice & Pepper. Great balance with slightly dry chewy Tannins. Text book Chianti finish with Leathery Cedar notes and more lush fruit. Addition of Cab Sauv and Merlot makes this a very approachable Chianti - consistently a favourite that matches well with Bolognese sauce.
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La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 points
October 12, 2022 - Castellina's 2016 Riserva Squarcialupi is an approximate blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This particular bottle was decanted through a Vinturi aerator and allowed three hours in carafe prior to serially sampling over the ensuing two hours. Medium-to-deep ruby in color, it serves up a package of Montmorency cherries, cranberries, dried earth, cinnamon and tobacco. Medium-bodied, vibrantly acidic, softly oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (14%), it stays solid on the mid-palate and concludes with a medium length finish that carries a bit of tannic grip. This well-crafted wine screams for a tomato-based pasta dish or a platter of hard cheeses. Drink now-2026.
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imsilver78 Likes this wine: 88 points
June 11, 2022 - This wine was a challenge. When I first opened it, I almost wrote it off. I decanted and left while I cooked dinner and when I returned it had completely changed character. Initially flat, closed with a burnt asphalt and tar finish. After an hourin the decanter, open, dried fruit, sour cherry. Medium bodied and smooth. Nose matched the palette. Short but pleasant finish. A well balanced wine. In June of 2022, it showed slight signs of age, subtle bricking and balanced. It turned out to be a very drinkable wine that I would buy again, but armed with the knowledge that you have to coax it out.
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mjdinsmore wrote:
November 23, 2020 - Gifted.
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thirdeye99 Likes this wine: 89 points
October 17, 2020 - This wine took a while to unveil itself. Disjointed and sharp vinegar at first. A 60 - 90min decant revealed earthy elements of clay pot, soil, violet and cherries.
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More notes
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer La Castellina
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Riserva Squarcialupi
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
- UPC Code 8025931203131
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 34 (33%)
- Consumed 68 (67%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
80% Like It 5 votes
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- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionChianti
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