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Castello Di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
appellation
Chianti Classico
VM
91
JS
91
DC
90
WA
90
Additional vintages
VM
91
Rated 91 by Vinous Media
The 2020 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and nicely sculpted. Crushed flowers, red cherry fruit, spice, mint and crushed rocks all run through this super-expressive, mid-weight Chianti Classico. All the elements are very nicely balanced. This is a wine of real character. Another year or so should help the tannins soften. ... More details
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Castello Di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2020 750ml

SKU 932083
Case Only Purchase
$246.24
/case
$20.52
/750ml bottle
Quantity
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Professional Ratings
VM
91
JS
91
DC
90
WA
90
VM
91
Rated 91 by Vinous Media
The 2020 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and nicely sculpted. Crushed flowers, red cherry fruit, spice, mint and crushed rocks all run through this super-expressive, mid-weight Chianti Classico. All the elements are very nicely balanced. This is a wine of real character. Another year or so should help the tannins soften.
JS
91
Rated 91 by James Suckling
A fresh and crunchy Chianti Classico with sour cherry and sliced orange aromas and flavors. Medium body. Crisp and lightly chewy. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
DC
90
Rated 90 by Decanter
In the UGA of Montefioralle, this historic castle is an expansive property with 45 hectares of vineyards rising from 250 to 480 metres. An eastern exposure and surrounding woodlands make for a relatively cool microclimate, and the style here is austere, sometimes rustic. 2020 emerges with polished wood, chestnut forest and cherry bark. More rigid than friendly, the palate unfolds with earthy spice. It's not perfectly refined but has character as well as the stuffing and vertical tannins for a solid five to six years of ageing.
WA
90
Rated 90 by Wine Advocate
The organic Castello di Verrazzano 2020 Chianti Classico represents a vintage with more natural heft and texture due to the scorching hot summer season. The wine is more accessible as a result, with immediate tones of black cherry, campfire ash and spice. I recommend a near to medium-term drinking window for this 150,000-bottle release.
Winery
On the nose, intense and persistent; aromas of cherry and blackberry with floral notes - red roses, specifically. Dry with soft tannins and refined red fruits with a trace of mint on the mid-palate.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
appellation
Chianti Classico
Additional vintages
Overview
A fresh and crunchy Chianti Classico with sour cherry and sliced orange aromas and flavors. Medium body. Crisp and lightly chewy. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
green grapes

Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
barrel

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany has been producing fine wines for almost three thousand years, and as such is widely recognized as being one of the key Old World wine regions which have shaped the way we understand and enjoy quality wines throughout history. Interestingly, the region is typified by a unique soil type which is not particularly good for growing grapevines, but in Tuscany, the emphasis has always been on quality over quantity, and low yields with high levels of flavor and intensity are preferred, and have become a feature of the region's wine industry. The main grape varietals grown in Tuscany are Sangiovese for the distinctive, flavorful and complex red wines, and Vernaccia for the exquisite dry white wines, although the last couple of decades have seen more varietals grown and an increasing trend towards 'Bordeaux style' wines.
fields

Country: Italy

For several decades in the mid to late twentieth century, Italy's reputation for quality wines took a fairly serious blow. This was brought about partly due to lack of regulation in certain regions, and too much regulation in others. This led to several wineries in the beautiful and highly fertile region of Tuscany making the bold move to work outside of the law, which they saw as responsible for the drop in quality in Tuscan wines. They believed that they had the expertise and the generations of experience necessary with which to make truly excellent, world class wines, and set about doing just that. These 'Super Tuscans', as they came to be known, quickly inspired the rest of Italy to improve their produce, and now, Italian wine producers in the twenty-first century are widely recognised to be amongst the best in the world. Regulation and law began to change, and wine drinkers across the globe woke up to the outstanding wines coming out of Italy, which are continuing to improve and impress to this day.
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Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
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Region: Tuscany

Tuscany has been producing fine wines for almost three thousand years, and as such is widely recognized as being one of the key Old World wine regions which have shaped the way we understand and enjoy quality wines throughout history. Interestingly, the region is typified by a unique soil type which is not particularly good for growing grapevines, but in Tuscany, the emphasis has always been on quality over quantity, and low yields with high levels of flavor and intensity are preferred, and have become a feature of the region's wine industry. The main grape varietals grown in Tuscany are Sangiovese for the distinctive, flavorful and complex red wines, and Vernaccia for the exquisite dry white wines, although the last couple of decades have seen more varietals grown and an increasing trend towards 'Bordeaux style' wines.
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Country: Italy

For several decades in the mid to late twentieth century, Italy's reputation for quality wines took a fairly serious blow. This was brought about partly due to lack of regulation in certain regions, and too much regulation in others. This led to several wineries in the beautiful and highly fertile region of Tuscany making the bold move to work outside of the law, which they saw as responsible for the drop in quality in Tuscan wines. They believed that they had the expertise and the generations of experience necessary with which to make truly excellent, world class wines, and set about doing just that. These 'Super Tuscans', as they came to be known, quickly inspired the rest of Italy to improve their produce, and now, Italian wine producers in the twenty-first century are widely recognised to be amongst the best in the world. Regulation and law began to change, and wine drinkers across the globe woke up to the outstanding wines coming out of Italy, which are continuing to improve and impress to this day.