Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 95] [VM 94] [JD 94] [DM 94] [WA 93] [JS 93]

About the Winery:
Since 1172 in Volpaia great Chianti Classico have been produced in organic farming. Already included among the three best wines in the world by Wine Spectator Volpaia is known throughout the world for the beauty of its cellars hidden in the walls of the ancient fortified village.

About this Wine:
An iconic wine that the Mascheroni Stianti family have been producing since 1967, when only very few producers used to produce a Chianti Classico Riserva. It’s produced with 100% of Sangiovese coming from some of the highest vineyards of the Chianti. The unique microclimate and the soil composition of “macigno Toscano” donate to this Sangiovese some of its outstanding complexity and elegance.

Tasting Notes:
The Chianti Classico Riserva has a ruby red hue with a trace of garnet. The nose is elegant, displaying hints of spice and fruit. This is a well-structured wine with
smooth tannins and a long finish.

Technical Information

Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese
Orientation: Southwest-Southeast
Altitude: 1,538-1,899 FASL
Density: 2,200 vines/ac
Vine Training: Guyot
Ground: Sandstone

Ratings & Reviews

95 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This expressive red features cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and orange peel aromas and flavors. Mineral and wild herb accents add depth as this cruises to the long finish, offering terrific balance and length. Though impressive now, this should evolve nicely. Best from 2026 through 2042. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported." - Bruce Sanderson (Oct 2024)

94 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is fabulous. Vibrant and translucent in the glass, it offers so much pedigree. Dark cherry, leather, licorice, tobacco and lavender are some of the many nuances that open in the glass. Readers will find a deceptively mid-weight Riserva endowed with notable poise." - Antonio Galloni (Jul 2024)

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is entirely Sangiovese from Radda and was raised for two years in oak casks. It opens to a polished yet pure profile with aromas of lavender, grenadine, sweet sage, and fresh leather. It offers fantastic tension and energy on the palate, with coiled acidity, compact tannins, and a supple ripeness of fruit to round it out beautifully, with a salty finish. I would be thrilled to have this gorgeous wine stashed in my cellar to check back on over the coming 10-15 years." - Audrey Frick (Oct 2025)

94 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"The Volpaia story is intricately connected to the Florentine Renaissance – one of the early owners was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci. This organic, 100% Sangiovese comes from vineyards at up to 600m and spends 24 months in oak casks and at least three months in bottle before release. It offers aromas of dusty red cherry, ripe tomato, aged balsamic, tobacco, a hint of game and the distinctive firmness, bite and savour of Radda UGA." - Jason Millar (Oct 2025)

93 Points - Wine Advocate:
"In the bottle with the black label, the Volpaia 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Volpaia (made with certified organic fruit) shows impeccable balance with fresh acidity and lots of bright primary fruit, cherry and blackcurrant. The tannins are powdery and give enough structure to cement a pleasant sense of firmness. In all, the wine is very true to Sangiovese. Production is 60,000 bottles." - Monica Larner (Jul 2024)

93 Points - James Suckling:
"A textured, driven and flavorful riserva with aromas of dark cherries, wild currants, dried herbs and some stones. It’s medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Focused and precise, with a velvety core of succulent cherries at the center and a solid and harmonious frame of tannins. Lively and flavorful finish with excellent length. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." (Jul 2024)