
89POINTS
16¼/20







Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2007
Tuscany, ItalyBlack cherry jam, peppery, savoury, tobacco, meaty, peppery, sage, spicy herb and licorice aromas. Dry, full, round, supple palate with some grainy tannin. Smoky, prune, peppery, black cherry jam, Oxo, barnyard, leather, tobacco, resin and tea leaf flavours. A bit chunky and tannic on the finish but could use a few years to round out.Tasted: 20 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $40.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Pacific Wine and Spirits |
AB | $40.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
ON | $35.00 | 750ml | |
QC | $31.00 | 750ml |
Grape: SangioveseUPC: 008015923200712