{"product_id":"2019-castellin-villa-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-750ml","title":"2019 Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva is concentrated well-tannined and with an elegance for the eye and nose. The taste is complex, showing ripe fruit, black cherries and some deep earthy spicy tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastell’in Villa’s Riserva is crafted from the estate’s higher altitude plots at over 300m. After forgoing this bottling in 2018, proprietress Coralia Pignatelli follows up the striking 2017 release with this austerely captivating 2019. It is classically savoury with discreet scents of sundried tomato, chestnut, roasted coffee and rust. After much aeration, sweeter nuances of macerated cherry, thyme and almond emerge. The palate is unquestionably strict and linear: stony tannins and brisk acidity make for a steely backbone. While far from rich or plush, it does have meat on its bones, and very toned muscles. It hints at blood and liquorice throughout, with a salty mineral finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Decanter, 97 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep and complex wine with elegant aromas of potpourri, dried cherries, licorice and earthy minerality. Graceful palate despite the structure, with dusty yet ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, expressive dried flowers and a long aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 97 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is a bomb. Castell'in Villa fans will find a heady, explosive Riserva that hits all the right notes. Dark cherry, plum, new leather, cedar and grilled herbs give this broad-shouldered Riserva tons of intensity. The 2019 can be approached now, but it will be even better in a few years' time. Superb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vinous, 95 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DECANTER \u0026 COUPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67941937610939,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6837\/files\/knhmkwqvn4j7trtsaoq8.jpg?v=1793125758","url":"https:\/\/www.woodswholesalewine.com\/products\/2019-castellin-villa-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-750ml","provider":"Woods Wholesale Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}