Wine & Spirits
92 points
Wine Enthusiast
89 points
“Castello di Volpaia’s Riserva offers dense aromas of black fruit and exotic spice with lighter shadings of cinnamon and clove. The wine is tart and chewy with a fine quality of its tannins that would work with most pasta or gnocchi dishes.”
93 points
“Offers fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry, with mineral and hints of vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with chewy, polished tannins and gorgeous dark fruits, spices and hints of wet earth and blueberry.”
The Wine Advocate
88 points
Wine Enthusiast
88 points
Wine Spectator
87 points
“Shows lovely cherry, berry, strawberry and light milk chocolate aromas. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a fruit finish.”
Wine Enthusiast
88 points
Wine Enthusiast
88 points
The Wine Advocate
90 points
The Wine Advocate
88 points
“The 2006 Chianti Classico is a plump wine loaded with floral, bright red berries and spices. It is a simple, fun Chianti to enjoy over the next few years.”
Wine & Spirits
88 points, Best Buy
“Ferrous tannins give the ripe fruit in this wine a rustic edge. It should soften with another year or two, then serve it with roast lamb.”
Wine & Spirits
94 points
Wine Spectator
88 points
“Interesting ripe fruit and fresh mushroom. Medium-to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Drink now.”
Wine Spectator
87 points
“Good lean aromas and flavors of crushed currant and berry, against a background of fresh oak. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a tasty finish of fruit and oak. Best after 2008.”
Wine Spectator
86 points
“Lemon peel, almond and butter undertones. Full, sweet and nutty. A bit oxidized, but fun. Drink now.”
Wine Spectator
92 points
“Shows gorgeous aromas of plum and fresh mushroom, with just a hint of blackberry. Full-bodied, very silky and long, with beautiful texture. Hard to resist now. Best after 2008.”
Wine & Spirits
93 points
Decanter
4 stars, Highly Recommended
“Characteristic medium-bodied elegance of this high-altitude estate.”
The Wine Advocate
89 points