Castello di Volpaia
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Iconic wine from Castello di Volpaia made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Representing the rebirth of Chianti Classico as a fine wine region, it was the first ever Chianti that made it to the top 3 of “Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year” with the 2015 vintage.
At 2,000 feet, this is one of the highest-elevation wineries in the Chianti region. The vineyards are located in Casavecchia, Casetto, Castellino, Campo a Prato, Pratolino, Santa Caterina, Santa Maria Novella, Vignavecchia.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- 24 months in a combination of Slovenian and French oak casks, then a minimum of 3 months in bottle.
- Alcohol
- 13.78%
A pure expression of the best Sangiovese in the Volpaia estates, the Chianti Classico Riserva has a ruby-red hue with a trace of garnet. The nose is elegant, displaying hints of spice and fruit.
Jeb Dunnuck
94 Points
2021
"The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is entirely Sangiovese from Radda and was raised for two years in oak casks. It opens to a polished yet pure profile with aromas of lavender, grenadine, sweet sage, and fresh leather. It offers fantastic tension and energy on the palate, with coiled acidity, compact tannins, and a supple ripeness of fruit to round it out beautifully, with a salty finish. I would be thrilled to have this gorgeous wine stashed in my cellar to check back on over the coming 10-15 years."
— Audrey Frick, 2025
Wine Enthusiast
91 Points
2021
"Aromas of sweet cherries and vanilla come first, followed by savory, umami notes of damp earth, underbrush, balsamic, herbs and a crack of pepper. The palate brings dark, ripe berries and more earth. That pepper really starts to show as it’s punched up by acid and heat, but a blanket of smooth tannins keeps things in check."
— Danielle Callegari, 2025
