Castello di Volpaia
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
An iconic, pure, 100% Sangiovese, the Riserva marks the elevation of Chianti Classico to the world stage—famously becoming the first Chianti to reach the Wine Spectator Top 3 (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%
The Chianti Classico Riserva boasts a beautiful ruby red hue, accented with a subtle trace of garnet, which adds to its visual appeal. On the nose, it offers an elegant bouquet that delicately displays hints of spice and fruit, creating a complex and inviting aroma. This wine is exceptionally well-
structured, featuring smooth and refined tannins that give it a balanced and harmonious character.
Jeb Dunnuck
94 Points
"Pouring a slightly deeper ruby hue, the 2023 Chianti Classico Riserva is attractively perfumed, with preserved flowers, Amarena cherry, fresh blueberry, forest earth, and sweet cedar. Medium-bodied, it has a supple richness, with a velvety texture to the tannins, balanced acidity, and good length, as well as a pure, ripe profile. I like the way the structure is balanced by that supple ripeness. Drink 2026-2040.
— Audrey Frick, 2026
