Castello d'Albola Chianti Classico (2007)
| Winery: | Castello D'Albola |
| Region: | Italy » Tuscany » Chianti Classico |
| Type: | Table Wines |
The Castello d’Abola estate is located in Radda in Chianti, where vine cultivation dates from the Etruscan period. The oldest buildings on the estate date from the 12th century, when the property was owned by the noble Magnate of Monterinaldi. It was subsequently owned by families who shaped Tuscan history: the Acciaiuoli, the Samminiati, the Pazzi and the Princes of Ginori Conti. The Zonin family acquired the property in the 1970s. The unparalleled surrounding countryside abounds in history and culture that date back
– Description from Mimi Kim
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Castello D'Albola on SnoothJune 2012
Pours a light crimson color with light pink hues on the edges. Simple nose with some light red cherries and raspberries. Starts off with a mild amount of fruit and lasts throughout. Not overly complex. This wine seems to have a lot of acidity but not much else. Not a wine to drink alone as it needs food to take away from the acidity. We se... Read More
February 2012
Hi everyone,I've been a member of Snooth for a while now, but I've just been shy to introduce myself and such. My first exposure to wine was almost 14 years ago, when my mother let me have a sip of her then-favorite Shiraz (Wyndham Estates Bin 555) - one reason why Syrah and Shiraz varieties are very dear to me.I started properly acquiring wine ... Read More
November 2011
I truly enjoyed sipping from this average bottle while watching LSU win ugly over Alabama in a 3+ hour overtime struggle that set offensive football back a couple decades, in spite of rule changes during the same period that make scoring easier. I had no dog in the fight, but this Chianti help me survive the boredom of 15 total points from anoth... Read More
Oct 1, 2009
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