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Castello di Volpaia at night |
Peter writes
Castello di Volpaia, in Radda, one of the best locations in Chianti Classico, is a unique property, in being both a winery and a town. Over the last twenty years or so, Carlo and Giovanella Stianti have worked tirelessly to bring Volpaia into the absolute top ranks of Chianti producers. Today, they are assisted by their son Nicolo, (who is also a business executive in Milan) and their daughter Federica, who also works in art restoration in Florence.
We are very happy to welcome Nicolo Stianti, who will show the excellent wines of Castello di Volpaia for this week’s tasting. He will cover the winery’s entire range, from a Chianti sourced from vineyards in Colle Senesi on up to the single vineyard Coltassala Riserva. Regular customers will find this hard to believe, I have actually agreed to let Nicolo pour Volpaia’s single vineyard Sangiovese/Cabernet blend called Balifico. We will also be tasting the Volpaia Vin Santo which is not yet in the market but will be in about three weeks.
Red
| 2005 Castello di Volpaia Borgianni Chianti Colle Senese:
Ruby red. Black cherry, strawberry, pepper and bramble aromas. Rich flavors, balanced finish.
Very Good Plus |
$15.99 |
$14.39 |
$13.59 |
| 2005 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico:
Ruby with red rim. Ripe, fragrant aromas of red fruit and spice. Accessible, forward fruit flavors and a hint of leather. Delicious finish.
Very Good Plus |
$26.99 |
$24.29 |
$22.94 |
| 2003 Castello di Volpaia Balifico:
Winery notes: “Vivid ruby red with a dark purple tinge. Fine and elegant, scent of blackberry and blueberry combined with a trace of cinnamon and boisee. Smooth, round with a good structure. Very persisting aftertaste of red fruits.”
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$52.99 |
$47.69 |
$45.04 |
| 2004 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva:
Ruby with garnet rim. Black cherry, earth, smoke and spice. Full fruit and spice flavors. Round texture. balanced finish.
Very Good Plus to Excellent |
$28.99 |
$26.09 |
$24.64 |
| 2004 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala:
Deep ruby red. Black cherry, currant and tobacco aromas. Rich deep red fruit flavor and smoky spice. Structured long finish.
Excellent |
$48.99 |
$44.09 |
$41.64 |
Sweet
| 2000 Castello di Volpaia Vin Santo 375 ml:
Bright amber. Rich aromas of nuts, toffee and raisins. Viscous texture with crisp acidity.
Very Good Plus |
$44.99 |
$40.49 |
$38.24 |
10/29 Volpaia Red Tasting Case: Three bottles each Colle Senesi and Classico, two each of the other three reds for a special price of $332.
Add a bottle of Vin Santo for a special price of $38
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