{"product_id":"2013-castellin-villa-chianti-classico-riserva-750ml-copy","title":"2019 Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew estates in Chianti Classico have held their course as consistently as Castell'in Villa. Under the direction of Principessa Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa, who has guided the property since 1968, the estate has become one of the appellation's most trusted reference points. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHer Riserva releases are held back until the estate considers them ready to start being enjoyed, and are only made in vintages deemed worthy. Discipline shows in the glass year after year. Antonio Galloni of Vinous has called the estate \"a reference point among reference points,\" and the 2019 Riserva, sourced from the estate's highest-elevation plots above 300 meters, is a clear illustration of why that reputation holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 points: \"Castell’in Villa’s Riserva is crafted from the estate’s higher altitude plots at over 300m. After forgoing this bottling in 2018, proprietress Coralia Pignatelli follows up the striking 2017 release with this austerely captivating 2019. It is classically savoury with discreet scents of sundried tomato, chestnut, roasted coffee and rust. After much aeration, sweeter nuances of macerated cherry, thyme and almond emerge. The palate is unquestionably strict and linear: stony tannins and brisk acidity make for a steely backbone. While far from rich or plush, it does have meat on its bones, and very toned muscles. It hints at blood and liquorice throughout, with a salty mineral finish. (Drink between 2027-2042)” - Michaela Morris, Decanter (4\/25)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e97 points: \"A deep and complex wine with elegant aromas of potpourri, dried cherries, licorice and earthy minerality. Graceful palate despite the structure, with dusty yet ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, expressive dried flowers and a long aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.” - Aldo Fiordelli, Senior Editor for James Suckling (3\/25)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e95 points \"The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is a bomb. Castell'in Villa fans will find a heady, explosive Riserva that hits all the right notes. Dark cherry, plum, new leather, cedar and grilled herbs give this broad-shouldered Riserva tons of intensity. The 2019 can be approached now, but it will be even better in a few years' time. Superb. Drink 2025 - 2039” - Antonio Galloni (7\/25)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Default","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47705243484418,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1419\/7817\/products\/download_f8c3edb7-514f-4bf6-ba3f-7904f0261d74.jpg?v=1611785725","url":"https:\/\/thewineclub.com\/products\/2013-castellin-villa-chianti-classico-riserva-750ml-copy","provider":"The Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}