86POINTS
15½/20
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2008
Tuscany, ItalyMeaty, sausage, peppery, savoury, cedar, tobacco, black olive, carrot top, light barnyard aromas. Dry, fresh, slightly lean but elegant style with light tannins. Cherry, weedy, prune, tobacco, earthy, spicy, orange, peppery, meaty, carrot top flavours. Dry, somewhat rustic and tart finish. Best with grilled meat.Tasted: 21 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $29.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Pacific Wine and Spirits |
ON | $22.00 | 750ml | |
QC | $23.00 | 750ml |
Grape: SangioveseUPC: 008015923100814