Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 (750ml)
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WINERY Family-owned since 1967, located on a hilltop north of the town of Radda, 2,024 feet above sea level, highest vineyards in the Chianti Classico region.
WINE Iconic wine from Castello di Volpaia made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Representing the rebirth of Chianti Classico as a fine wine region, it was the first ever Chianti that made it to the top 3 of “Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year” with the 2015 vintage.
VINEYARDS At 2,000 feet, this is one of the highest-elevation wineries in the Chianti region. The vineyards are located in Casavecchia, Casetto, Castellino, Campo a Prato, Pratolino, Santa Caterina, Santa Maria Novella, Vignavecchia.
VINTAGE NOTES The 2021 vintage started with a hot March, followed by a sharp temperature drop in early April, which fortunately did not damage the buds much. April and May had lowerthan-average temperatures and a lot of rain. Summer was very hot with little rainfall. From mid-August, temperatures became milder with continued little rain. The harvest began slightly earlier than usual.
WINEMAKING 24 months in oak casks (combination of Slovenian and French) and minimum 3 months in bottle.
TASTING NOTES The Chianti Classico Riserva boasts a beautiful ruby red hue, accented with a subtle trace of garnet, which adds to its visual appeal. On the nose, it offers an elegant bouquet that delicately displays hints of spice and fruit, creating a complex and inviting aroma. This wine is exceptionally wellstructured, featuring smooth and refined tannins that give it a balanced and harmonious character.
VINEYARD
Region: Tuscany Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Soil: Mostly clay
Age/Exposure: Planted 1970-2002 South, southeast, southwest
Vine Density: 1,038-2,306 vines/acre
Certification: Organic
WINEMAKING
Varietals: 100% Sangiovese
Aging: 24 months in oak casks (combination of Slovenian and French) and minimum 3 months in bottle.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol: 14%
Total Acidity: 4 g/L
Residual Sugar: <0.5 g/L
pH: 3.26
Expert Reviews
"Volpaia’s Riserva provides a smart bridge between the crowd pleasing annata and the estate’s two stylish single-vineyard Gran Selezione. It represents exceptional value for money too. Bright and precise aromas of red cherry, blood orange, crushed allspice and black tea tempt you to dive right in. Elegantly weighted and well sculpted, the palate is as juicy as the nose promises. Red berries are perfumed with captivating floral accents, and lively acidity rinses the mouth like a breath of fresh air. Appropriate chew and backbone, not to mention a lingering finale." — Michaela Morris, 2026