2021 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva
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Wine Spectator
Reviewed October 2024This 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 2026 through 2042. (BS)
Professional Reviews
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Decanter
The Volpaia story is intricately connected to the Florentine Renaissance – one of the early owners was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci. This organic, 100% Sangiovese comes from vineyards at up to 600m and spends 24 months in oak casks and at least three months in bottle before release. It offers aromas of dusty red cherry, ripe tomato, aged balsamic, tobacco, a hint of game and the distinctive firmness, bite and savour of Radda UGA. (JM)
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Jeb Dunnuck
A reflective red color with depth, the 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is coming together beautifully. It has a balance of power and finesse, with cherry cordial, crushed flowers, sweet sage, and forest mossy earth. The palate is bright and savory with more orange peel, bright spices, and cranberries. It has more tension and nervous energy and is more nervous than the 2023. Drink 2026-2042.
(AF)
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Vinous
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.
(AG)
Notes
Volpaia's 2021 Riserva is organic Sangiovese from Radda in Chianti, assembled from estate parcels on slopes rising toward 600 meters. The exact-vintage technical sheet records two years in oak casks, followed by at least three months in bottle. Vinous describes a poised, mid-weight wine, with dark cherry, leather and lavender unfolding in the glass. Wine Advocate emphasizes fresh acidity and powdery tannins that provide a clear sense of firmness.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Origin | Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 2065684 |