Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala 2011

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala 2011

Castello di Volpaia, 0,75 l - 14.00%
95% Sangiovese, 5% Mammolo

HK$ 390.00
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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala 2011
The Coltassala has a vivid ruby color. This is a well-structured, complex wine with an elegant nose and hints of vanilla, cacao and fruit.

Colour

Vivid ruby color.

Bouquet

Elegant, intense, with hints of vanilla, cacao and fruit.

Flavour

Structured wine made for being aged.

Pairing

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese

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Features

Name Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala 2011
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva
Year 2011
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 95% Sangiovese, 5% Mammolo
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Coltassala. Alltitude: 1450 feet above sea level. Exposure: south.
Soil composition Decomposing sandstone, providing light soil rich in lime.
Cultivation system Guyot
Yield per hectare 30 hl
Harvest The grapes were all harvested by hand and collected in boxes.
Vinification After harvest grapes were destalked and very lightly crushed. Under constantly controlled temperatures the grapes macerated in ideal conditions. The grapes first fermented in their own yeast at temperatures between 80 and 86°F for 14 days. During this phase, they were automatically punched down twice a day to draw out their finest qualities. After macerating on their skins for a further 10 days, the malolactic fermentation started.
Ageing 18 months in new French oak.
Total acidity 5.60 gr/L
Residual sugars 1.10 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2011
xtraWine
95/100 
2011
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2020
James Suckling
95/100 
2019
Wine Spectator
96/100 
2019
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2018
Decanter
91/100 
2018
James Suckling
96/100 
2018
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2018
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2018
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
James Suckling
95/100 
2017
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2017
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2017
Decanter
90/100 
2016
James Suckling
96/100 
2016
Robert Parker
94/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
95/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2015
Decanter
96/100 
2015
James Suckling
96/100 
2015
Robert Parker
95/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
95/100 
2015
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2012
Vinous
92/100 
2012
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2010
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2009
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