Castello di Volpaia - Chianti Classico 2022
Price: $22.96
| Producer | Castello di Volpaia |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 798823 |
| Size | 750ml |
Dating back to 1172, Volpaia holds a rich historical legacy. In 1250, it stood as a founding member of the Chianti League, a creation of the Florentine Republic, dividing communities into districts such as Castellina, Radda, and Gaiole. For almost 900 years, the entire village from which the winery takes its name has been intricately involved in wine and olive oil production. Volpaia is a bustling village where residents, directly or indirectly, contribute to the winery. Most winery employees reside within the village walls, housed in structures restored by the winery's current owners, the Stianti Mascheroni family.
The entire range of wine produced at Volpaia is impressive but it might be the entry level Chianti Classico that is the most impressive wine in their lineup for its combination of quality and price. At less than $20 per bottle the wine combines a vibrant acidity courtesy of the Sangiovese base (90%). It receives a bump of body and juiciness with a dollop of Merlot (10%). Complexity is achieved via their organically farmed vines which are up to 52 years old and no younger than 20 years.
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 Points
Aged for one year in large cask, the 2022 Chianti Classico is a youthful magenta/ruby hue and opens to generous aromas of black raspberries, purple flowers, and mossy earth. The palate is both polished and refreshing, with ripe berried fruit, refined tannins, and a lovely finish. It offers a lot of immediate pleasure to enjoy now or over the coming 8-10 years.
Vinous Media: 91 Points
The 2022 Chianti Classico is a lovely wine from Volpaia. Aromatic, light on its feet and gracious, the Chianti Classico here is a consistently fine example of Radda. Clean mineral notes shape this bright, taut offering. A burst of red fruit, chalk, white pepper and mint lingers on the finish.
