Chianti Classico Castellare di Castellina 2018 (750ML)

92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2018 Chianti Classico is an absolutely joyous wine. Bright red cherry fruit, tangy acids and sweet floral notes all run a translucent, super-expressive Chianti Classico that quite frankly knocks it out of the park. The 2018 is so delineated, so vibrant and just so incredibly delicious. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. The oak needs a bit of time to fully integrate, but it already has over the last few months. This is what Sangiovese (called Sangioveto here) and Chianti Classico are all about. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value. Don't miss it." 09/20

92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media: "The 2018 Chianti Classico is an absolutely joyous wine. Bright red cherry fruit, tangy acids and sweet floral notes all run a translucent, super-expressive Chianti Classico that quite frankly knocks it out of the park. The 2018 is so delineated, so vibrant and just so incredibly delicious. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. The oak needs a bit of time to fully integrate, but it already has over the last few months. This is what Sangiovese (called Sangioveto here) and Chianti Classico are all about. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value. Don't miss it."

97 Points, Luca Gardini, The Wine Insider: "An extraordinary Classico, a milestone for the appellation. Aged only seven months in barrique, this wine recalls alcohol-infused cherries and caper berries on the nose. In the mouth, again, its mineral note, but above all its roundness. Perfectly combined tannins for a juicy persistence." 05/20