Robert Parker, Jr.-The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "The 2007 Chianti Classico is an impeccable, elegant wine graced with fine, silky tannins that frame floral red berries, spices and licorice. This soft, inviting Chianti Classico impresses for its superb balance and class. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015." Aug 2010

Winery:  "Wonderfully juicy and creamy version of this high altitude Chianti Classico. The 07 vintage carries a unique composition of raspberry and boysenberry aromas, slight hint of cinnamon and complex finish."

Wired For Wine:  From the medieval fortress (or rocca) of Castagnoli comes this utterly delectable Chianti Classico, boasting impressive finesse for the price.  Open your first bottle and pour generous glasses with which to say "ciao" to the spice and licorice in this Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico.  Your vehicle: smoky pulled pork sliders.  This incredibly inviting Italian red works wonderfully with chicken, pork, steak, hearty pastas, pizza and tomatoes.  One of our favorites with this superbly balanced Rocco di Castagnoli is Chianti-braised sausage-stuffed chicken thighs over egg noodles.  Slightly more substantial, and scrumptious with the dark berry flavors and silky tannins is a grilled tri-tip of beef with a blackberry sage sauce.  Indimenticabile!  If meat is not on the menu, a rich wild mushroom risotto is a terrific option.  Take a moment, and then pour some more generous glasses to go with a semi-soft Italian Taleggio cheese.  Its tangy, meaty notes and fruity closing will envelop the complex finish of this Tuscan beauty in a big bear hug.  Uno di ciascuno per me!

Size:  750ml
Varietal:  90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Merlot
Alcohol:  13.0%
Ageing:   1 month stainless steel, 15 months cask, 6 months in bottle
Region:   Castagnoli, Chianti Classico, Italy