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Chianti Classico

Rocca di Castagnoli

Chianti Classico · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Sangiovese · Canaiolo · Colorino
Country
Italy
Region
Chianti Classico
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

pasta with tomato sauce · roast meats · aged cheeses · mushroom risotto

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 201489 pts

    This offers aromas of dark-skinned berry, Asian spice, menthol and new leather. The juicy palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry and licorice alongside fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It shows good concentration and body for the vintage.

  • 201390 pts

    Made with Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino, this opens with aromas of dark berry, grilled herb, menthol and a whiff of leather. The savory palate doles out juicy cherry, black raspberry, licorice, clove and mocha. Firm but polished tannins and fresh acidity hold it all to…

  • 2012

  • 201187 pts

    Blue flower, blackberry, toast and balsamic notes lead the nose on this blend of 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino. The palate is still tightly tannic but delivers a core of savory black cherry accented with notes of black pepper, licorice and espresso. It has a brooding…

  • 2010