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Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2021

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Castello di Volpaia
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"The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is fabulous. Vibrant and translucent in the glass, it offers so much pedigree. Dark cherry, leather, licorice, tobacco and lavender are some of the many nuances that open in the glass. Readers will find a deceptively mid-weight Riserva endowed with notable poise." Antonio Galloni, Vinous

 

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is fabulous. Vibrant and translucent in the glass, it offers so much pedigree. Dark cherry, leather, licorice, tobacco and lavender are some of the many nuances that open in the glass. Readers will find a deceptively mid-weight Riserva endowed with notable poise. Drink: 2025-2036" —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

93 points

"In the bottle with the black label, the Volpaia 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia (made with certified organic fruit) shows impeccable balance with fresh acidity and lots of bright primary fruit, cherry and blackcurrant. The tannins are powdery and give enough structure to cement a pleasant sense of firmness. In all, the wine is very true to Sangiovese." —Monica Larner

Decanter

93 points

"Selected from southeast- to southwest-facing plots rising from 400 to 600 metres, the harvest in 2021 was prolonged, with Riserva grapes brought in between the end of September and mid-October. The wine emerges with palpable yet attractive wood spice and vanilla notes along with an equal measure of pure red cherry. The palate brings in irony mineral and earthy jasmine nuances. Elegantly weighted and unmistakably sophisticated with smooth tannins, this rings out with tangy acidity." —Michaela Morris

Wine Spectator

95 points

"This expressive red features cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and orange peel aromas and flavors. Mineral and wild herb accents add depth as this cruises to the long finish, offering terrific balance and length. Though impressive now, this should evolve nicely. Best from 2006 through 2042."

More about Castello di Volpaia

Organic farming since 1172 in an 11th-century fortified village—continuity you can taste. Hand-harvested Sangiovese, sandstone soils, 400 meters elevation. Their Chianti Classico is elegant and long-aging, made the way Volpaia has always made wine.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted pork, herb-crusted beef, mushroom risotto

Tasting Profile

Red cherry, plum, spice, mineral minerality. Medium body with balanced tannins and complexity.

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