Volpai Chianti Classico 2016

Volpai Chianti Classico 2016

Origin:  Chianti, Tuscany region of Italy

Grape:  Sangiovese

Year:  2016

Alcohol:  14%

Price point:  $19

Year Reviewed:   2019

Read an article on the 2105 92 point Volpai but found this DOCG 2016 to blog on.   What caught my attention was the rating,  that this fruit is 100% estate produced AND certified organic vineyards in Radda in Chianti region.  I have had some just “average” Chianti’s so have been searching for the real deal here and willing to spend up to $20.

So those of you know that a Chianti Classsico must be derived from the Sangiovese grape.  This clear medium ruby colored wine starts off with a nice clean nose of violets, sweet pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, almonds and earth.  Loved the aromas in the glass upon uncorking.  Tasting provided a dry, medium acidity, medium tannic wine.  It had a nice blended lighter to medium body to it with some tastes of pepper, almonds, chocolate with hints of tobacco and cedar.  A smooth cherry undernote that provided a long luxurious finish that lingered and lingered.  The aromas kept enticing and captivating me to have another sip.   It just kept performing better and better.  One of my most favorite Chianti’s so far.  This well-balanced wine will prove quite versatile to the red wine lover of Cabs, Merlots and even Bordeaux.  Some serious history from medieval days with this winemaker, Mascheroni Stiantiandl.  See the following link:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volpaia