TN: Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:21 am
Found on the shelves of a local enoteca. I have the last few vintages in the cellar after visiting Volpaia in 2019 and, with 2019 being such a strong vintage in Tuscany, I was keen to try. It hasn't disappointed.
Deep crimson in colour. A mix of rich dark cherry and savoury characters on the nose, with s little cedar, dried herbs (oregano, rosemary) and a crushed spice mix (nutneg, cinnamon, maybe star anise). The palate is quite full and rich, with more of the savoury notes alongside dark cherry (perhaps with a touch of Kirsch). Long finish and excellent intensity in a wine that I would normally drink with food (but made the ultimate sacrifice to bring you this note
)
38 Euro here in Lucca (which is what I paid at Volpaia in 2019) and available in Australia for about the same, given the appalling exchange rate AUD=Euro at present. I will be adding some to the cellar.
Cheers
Allan
Deep crimson in colour. A mix of rich dark cherry and savoury characters on the nose, with s little cedar, dried herbs (oregano, rosemary) and a crushed spice mix (nutneg, cinnamon, maybe star anise). The palate is quite full and rich, with more of the savoury notes alongside dark cherry (perhaps with a touch of Kirsch). Long finish and excellent intensity in a wine that I would normally drink with food (but made the ultimate sacrifice to bring you this note
)38 Euro here in Lucca (which is what I paid at Volpaia in 2019) and available in Australia for about the same, given the appalling exchange rate AUD=Euro at present. I will be adding some to the cellar.
Cheers
Allan
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