Notes of: Tomato Leaf

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Gamey

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Volpaia

Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Volpaia winery in the Chianti Classico appellation of Tuscany, Italy. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 1,640 feet above sea level, providing ideal growing conditions for the Sangiovese grapes used in the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in oak barrels for 24 months. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of the Sangiovese grape, with notes of red fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. This wine is a perfect example of the high-quality wines that can be produced in the Chianti Classico region.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva is an elegant and complex Italian red.The nose offers aromas of ripe dark cherry, blackberry, and earthy spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with supple tannins and a long finish of dark fruit and baking spice. It's a well-balanced and harmonious wine that will pair beautifully with a variety of Italian dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Volpaia

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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