Coltassala, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG – 2004 – 94 points – Wine & Spirits
94 points
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“The vines at Coltassala – all Sangiovese and Mammolo – are planted at both southeast and southwest exposures around a hillside that rises to nearly 1,700 feet. Volpaia has made Coltassala since 1980, and this year’s bottling shows the degree to which Sangiovese from the scrubland hills between Florence and Siena can achieve rustic nobility. The wine feels shy when first poured, gradually revealing scents of dried roses and rosemary along with dark, plummy fruit. As time passes, it becomes more floral, the strong tannins providing firm structure and savory length. Completely satisfying, cellar this for five to eight years or decant it for a grilled ribeye.”
Coltassala, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG – 2004 – 94 points – Wine & Spirits