Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva

Variety: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero. Color: ruby-red that tends to turn garnet as the wine ages. Bouquet: intense scent of cherries, lavender, mint, tobacco and spices Taste: dry, complex and harmonious; with aromas of black fruit, flowers, mint and skin. Culinary combinations: ideal with steaks; Whiteand red meat; matured cheeses. Serving temperature 16-18 ° C. Fermented in stainless steel and matured for 15 months in barrels and another 15 months in glass. 93 Antonio Galloni / Vinous points: “Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 is seductive and extraordinarily nuanced. The aromas of lavender, mint, sage, tobacco, spices, skin and black / blue fruits give it tons of complexity and character. This super-classic Riserva with medium body wonderfully captures the Castellare style. The 2016 reserve represents an extraordinary value. ” 92 Wine Spectator Points:“ Rich and sec. With hints of cherries, iron and blood, focused on lively acidity. The tannins are firm and granular. The end is long and juicy. Balanced. Sangioveto and Canaiolo. ” 91 James Suckling points:“ A mature Chianti Classico dominated by plum flavors. It has intense notes of blackberries, vanilla and spice box. Round and crunchy on the palate, with abundant black fruit and a concentrated finish. ” Edition 2015 – 93 Wine Spectator Points:“ Expressive aromas of rosemary, mint, resin and tar amplify the aromas of black cherries and black currants. Dense and muscular. With a long aftertaste of black fruit. It will be the best between 2022 and 2038. ” 2014 Edition – 92 Wine Enthusiast Points; 92 Doctor Wine Points 2012 Edition – 92 Parker Points: “Oenologist Alessandro Cellai is very happy with this edition. Chianti Classico Riserva 2012 is a delicious and affordable Sangiovese that evolves slowly in the glass. Highlights strong aromas of wild fruits; pressed rose petals; damp earth and dry tobacco. The fruit is bright, tonic and juicy. In the mouth, the wine has velvety tannins and a great persistence. “