Castelvecchi
Castelvecchi Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva
4.6
Expert Rating
4.2
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Castelvecchi Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva is made from Sangiovese grapes grown at 500-600 Mt of altitude. This reserva quality level comes from a careful selection of the grapes, which were collected as late as possible to maximize the ripening of the bunches to produce an intensely flavored wine.
In cellar skin contact lasts for more than 30 days to fully extract the tannins and flavors required to create an age-worthy style. The wine ages for 12 months in new oak barrique to gain aromas of sweet baking spices. It spends a further two years in inert vessel before spending another year in a bottle until it is released.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Castelvecchi Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva offers a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, accompanied by hints of spice, tobacco, and earthy undertones.On the palate, this wine exhibits a harmonious balance between its fruitiness and its well-integrated tannins. The flavors of red berries and cherries are complemented by notes of clove and cinnamon, which result from the wine's aging in oak barrels. The Castelvecchi Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva has a full body, with a long and structured finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2025
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Castelvecchi
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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