Castello di Volpaia Coltassala Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

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Castello di Volpaia
Coltassala Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Vintage : 2017
Country : Italy
Region : Tuscany
Subregion
Type : Red
Style Rich and Spicy
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 14°
Grappes : 100% Sangiovese

Experts		Score	Vintage
JS	James Suckling	95	2017
RP	Robert Parker	93	2017
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	93	2017
WE	Wine Enthusiast	90	2017
WS	Wine Spectator	95	2016
W&S	Wines & Spirits	93	2016

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Reviews

James Suckling (JS) : 95 Points (2017)

Transparent and linear with currant and cherry aromas and flavors. It’s beautifully fine and bright with crushed cherries and berries and hints of strawberries. Pine needles and fresh herbs, too. Very silky tannins and a palate that shows poise and polish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2017)

A real beauty, the 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Coltassala (made with organic fruit) shows medium-rich textural fiber with plenty of dark fruit, cherry, spice and leather. The important thing to mention here is how light and elegantly fragrant this wine remains despite the considerable heat and dryness of the growing season. In fact, all those fruit tones emerge with terrific purity and focus, backed by acidity and integrated structure, that invite an evening-long sampling with some medium-aged pecorino.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 93 Points (2017)

The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Coltassala is striking. Rich and ample, with tremendous depth, the 2017 shows all of the mystique that makes Sangiovese so alluring. Sweet dark cherry, dark plum, leather, licorice, menthol and tobacco build as the 2017 shows off its breadth and personality. The Coltassala has a bit more volume and oak influence than the other Volpaia wines, but it's an approach that works so well here.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 90 Points (2017)

Aromas of exotic spice, dried aromatic herb, camphor and wood shop shape the nose. The austere palate shows dried cherry, prune and licorice alongside close-grained tannins that clench the lean finish. Give it a few more years so the tannins can unwind then drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 95 Points (2016)

Piercing aromas of black currant, blackberry, violet and stone are augmented by earth, tobacco and underbrush flavors. A powerful red, with a muscular structure and a long finish. All the elements are there, but this needs time. Sangiovese and Mammolo. Best from 2023 through 2040

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 93 Points (2016)

September rains and cool temperatures at harvest mitigated the hot, dry summer of 2016 here, allowing Volpaia to bring in a juicy Chianti Classico. Its red-cherry flavors are concentrated enough to absorb the vanilla spice gained during its two years in new French oak barrels, the wine maintaining energy and lift through the finish.