Castellare di Castellina, Sodi San Niccolo, IGT

Farven helt tæt og helt uigennemsigtig. Tæt helt ud til kanten. Mørkerød og tydelig sort i midten. Ikke begyndende brunlig. Duften pæn åben. Begyndende tertiære toner. Meget koncentreret frugt med masser af modne kirsebær, næsten for voldsom. Stærk i næsen. Stor kompleksitet. Meget Riserva-agtig. Smagen meget stor krop med masser af frugt og kirsebær. Har både tydelige tanniner, som er relativ bløde, men også voldsom i sit udtryk. Men har en fin balance. Meget stor koncentration og meget lang eftersmag …

2015 vintage

First bottle in a few years and this is starting to get there but really very youthful. There is a Tuscan garden aroma to the nose with loads of herbs, tomato and dark cherry. There is some coiled intensity to the palate but still very fresh - a sense of many layers of flavour with some black tea joining plum and cherry. Acidity is keen and moreish making this a good pairing to the pasta we had it with and …

2015 vintage

See previous notes. Medium ruby in glass. Medium intensity on the nose. Black cherries, camphor, and spices. Medium plus acidity and tannins. Medium plus body and an interesting finish.

2015 vintage

Needed something to pnp, and this did not disappoint. Deep ripe juice, lenght and tannins, but no rough edges, so everybody around the bonfire could enjoy

2015 vintage

A unique blend of Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera. The wine if full of vigor and a somewhat full bodied depth. Simply stated, it's delicious and is a great companion with food.

2015 vintage

plenty going on here with sotto bosco, earth, plenty of fruit; a bit muddled on day one; coming together on day two. Others loved it. Needs time for me, but can be special.

2015 vintage

* Opened 1-hour before serving, no decant. Right off the bat, the 2011 Sodi di San Niccolò showed tremendous allure. Still dark and brooding in color, but with maturity showing on the nose - with very distinct notes of tawny port, leather, tobacco, dried herbs and cherry. Really stunning, couldn't keep my nose out the glass. In the mouth - medium to full bodied, round, perfectly integrated, very smooth tannins, decently long finish. Very textured, and a solid structure that …

2011 vintage

Bottle #28772 The same description as the last bottle, a very little bit weaker (bottle variation), but still a 96 for me. A wonderful and delicious vintage.

2015 vintage

Wow, for me the best vintage of this beauty I‘ve ever had, in my opinion outstanding. One of the best in Chianti Classico year by year, but this time it has everything, the flavours, the body, the depth and the balance. For me it‘s the right spot, but there should be years to come, if you like it.

2015 vintage

Way too early. retry in 2029 Day 2 update: Opened up day 2 with dark cherry, lavender, and forrest floor. Superb balance and texture. Still plan to hold until 2029.

2015 vintage

Très bon vin. Mur et agréable. Bu avec un curry. C'étais un accord très agréable. Tanins peu présents. Le fruit est présent et . Il est prêt selon moi.

2011 vintage

Now well in drinking window and will still age for 5-7 yrs. See comments on previous bottle drunk

2015 vintage

Clear light ruby in colour, a little clear. Notes of cherries and spice. Nice acidity, light elegant tannins, med body, med finish. Beautiful wine. Very elegant, very smooth. Paired perfectly with Caprese salad and Bolognese sauce.

2011 vintage

Светлый гранатовый цвет, прозрачное. В аромате подсушенные красные ягоды, сухое дерево, бальзамик, вишнёвый ликёр, аптека, сухая трава, чуть подвал, замша, мокрое брюшко. Во вкусе среднее тело, высокая кислотность, зрелые округлые танины. 93/100

2011 vintage

Very enjoyable, quiet on the nose but in a good spot at this age, dry and dusty and earthy but with enough acid to have a deliver a pleasing experience.

2015 vintage

POW! After a three hour decant, this wine pops you in the face. Hard to believe this is mostly Sangiovese based on the sheer power and concentration. There is a tightly wound ball of energy in this wine and I cannot put my finger on it. Atypical for Sangiovese. Almost exotic with its expression. Could it be the small amount of Malvasia Nera that provides its signature punch? Nevertheless, this is a powerful wine.

2015 vintage

Popped and poured BYO @restaurant. Ample black and red fruits, black cherries, very nice medium finish! Light tannins, consistent throughout the evening. Excellent now, tail end of drinking window.

2011 vintage

A beast of a wine. Somewhat disjointed at this stage. Would benefit with more bottle age or a lengthy decant.

2015 vintage

See previous notes. Cherry, camphor, minerality.

2015 vintage

tight and reticent on P/P; lovely on day 2/3 with pretty, mixed (slightly sweet) red berry, clean earth, and fine acidity; nice mix of medium body and excellent fruit density; has upside

2015 vintage

94+

2015 vintage

I need more.

2015 vintage

A lovely wine with wonderful red fruit and a great dinner companion. Decanted and filtered (found nothing). On its own, it is pleasant but with a worth food item it is a wonderful guest. Perfectly balance, excellent freshness, and fine mouthfeel. It still has some shelf life ahead of it.

2015 vintage

This wine is deep ruby colored. In the nose the wine is pronounced with a beautiful variety of red fruits, like red cherries, strawberries and raspberries. Additional there are wonderful oaky notes, cedar and black tea leaves. The palate opens with a juicy fruit with aromas similar to the nose. Secondary notes are already well integrated, as well as the high and beautiful acidity. The tannins are medium(+). The body is medium, the wine has excellent balance and ends with …

2015 vintage

At peak. Drink up.

2011 vintage

Dernière bouteille. On note passablement d'évolution. Au final, les saveurs font penser à un brunello avec des notes un peu terreuse et cassonade. On retrouve encore de la cerise. Les tanins sont très polis. Conserve encore un bel équilibre, mais clairement qu'il sera en train de descendre de son peak. À boire sans trop attendre.

2011 vintage

2 hour decant. Muted nose of fresh cherries, earth, and notes of kirsch. Supple palate with red raspberries and bright red fruit driving forward with energetic acidity and notes of clove. Prominent but plush tannins with cranberry, rose water, leather, dried apricot, and a lingering leather, olive, and oak finale. Really balanced and well put together wine.

2015 vintage

This wine is quite good after a five hour decant. Prior to that time, the tannins overwhelm the fine cherry and dark fruit flavors.

2015 vintage

This is so wonderful and drinking so well right now. Drank over two nights with consistent impressions. Full, rich mouthful of Sangiovese with the Malvasia Nero integrated into the blend. This is a really great bottle.

2011 vintage

The nose is bright red cherry, menthol and earthy black tea. The mouth is so smooth, soft red fruit with a finish that explodes with vivid acidity, softening out with red plum, menthol and a lovely earthiness. Really good stuff. Drank it over 2 days, tasting it 3 separate times. It just keeps going which bodes well for the future.

2015 vintage

This wine punches above its weight class especially after a 60 min decant and pairing it with food. Age worthy wine that is hard to resist now.

2015 vintage

Beautiful red sangiovese fruit, slight aging notes, m+ body.

2011 vintage

Very deep and intense. Sour cherries and dark fruit with an earthy and balsamic side. Excellent wine but maybe a touch too austere for my taste. At least at this aging stage.

2015 vintage

PnP’d - just terrific. Soft textures & great balance. Cherry & plum flavors. Went well with Sunday sauce

2015 vintage

I purchased this without tasting and regret it. It smells as unclean and stewy as it tastes. Aromas of mushrooms and soy sauce. Full-bodied but rough-textured and filled with stewed black cherries, garden herbs, balsamic mushrooms and soy sauce. Not for me --- T says "super fruity" 90.

2011 vintage

Fantastic! Beautiful nose, beautiful body. Well made with exception depth and character. One of the best Italian wines in the market place.

2011 vintage

A true beauty of a wine. Drinkable but still youthful. High consentration on the nose, plum and ripe cherry, some sweet licorice and herbs. Taste is fruitdriven and all primary notes. The sweetness from the fryit and the sharp acidic edge harmonizes so well. The wine is a typical Supertuscan in many ways, but the fruit here is amazing and very compelling. I will save the next bottle for some more years, but I recommend experiencing this with it's primary …

2011 vintage

Delicious and an excellent meal companion. We had long finished our meal when we had the last two small glasses. They were terrific with lots of red fruits and an inviting spicy aftertaste. We had given the bottle a short decant and found not solids. Immediately this wine was excellent and nice enough, so enjoy a bottle if you have one to enjoy.

2011 vintage

Wauw - a Nice surprice - kept getting Better and Better all Night Long

2011 vintage

really nice sangiovese blend that is drinking well now. medium plus bodied but with nice fruit and a good structure and finish

2011 vintage

Really love this wine. 1 hour aerate/decant and this wine was singing albeit with still some bite from the tannins which i enjoy.. dark red/plum in the glass with a clear rim. Graphite, stone and minerals on the nose along with some heat from the alcohol. great food wine (penne arriabiata w/ sausage) - great sense of place with lingering finish redolent of red fruit ....plums, cherry. can age and improve for another 10+ years

2011 vintage

Bouteille OFF? Un peu déçu cette fois. Je ne reconnais pas les fruits noirs profonds de autres bouteilles. Un peu mince et acide avec des tannins peu aimables. Pas beaucoup meilleur après plusieurs heures ouverts. Quand-même très bon, mais pas aussi extraordinaire que mes dernières note. On laisse la chance à la dernière.

2011 vintage

Encore superbe dans le millésime 2011. Bien meilleur après 2h d’ouverture. Les tannins sont assez polis, l’acidité est bien présente et complémentaire à la matière moyennement dense. Belle profondeur des arômes de cerises noires, graphite et fruits rouge. Ensemble harmonieux et profond, de belle longueur. Excellent. À racheter à chaque occasion.

2011 vintage

I will not beat about the bush: I find this a very difficult wine to enjoy now, but my guess (hope?) is that it is simply far too young. The medium deep colour shows hardly any evolution; the nose screams Tuscan Sangiovese (85%) and the Malvasia Nera (15%) adds a spicy, black fruit complexity, depth is good, but there is also something raw and rustic about it; the palate is dry, tough and tannic, with a truckload of acidity and …

2011 vintage

Still amazing. This is one of those timeless wines you just want to savor. A rustic nose that puts you in the Castellare cellar breathing in the terroir. Lush and complex throughout.

2011 vintage

Pours on the paler side of sangiovese with some bricking at 7 years of age. Blueberries, cherries, violets, balsamic, tobacco, leather on a very complex nose. Acid is screaming on the palate and the tannins are quite soft. Things explode on the finish and stay warming for minutes. Looks are deceiving here and it will interesting to see how it develops.

2011 vintage

Very enjoyable indeed. Very deep purple color, deep flavor, yet there is something lithe about this wine at this stage. Mineral, dark raspberries, spice and slight bit of cedar all wrapped in quite remarkable purity. Yummy and to look out for some more! Cheers,

2011 vintage

Russk. Wine Spectator Gran Tour at the Fontainebleau. Not as fond of the 2011 and 2012. 2010 was so much better.

2011 vintage

Medium dark red violet color; aromatic, dried cherry, balsamic, dried berry, tar nose; tasty, tight, dried berry, cherry, licorice, tar palate with firm tannins and good balancing acidity; needs 6 years; medium-plus finish (85% Sangiovetto, 15% Malvasia Nera) 93+ points

2011 vintage

Light ruby red in color. Signs of brickage on the edges. Earthy, Stoney nose mixed with spices. On the palate this is an austere wine, a bit acidic. Hints of black fruit, and raisins mixed with vanilla. Finish is moderate. This may develop over time. Let the other 2 bottles age for a year or more.

2011 vintage

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