Castello di Volpaia - Classico Gran Selezione Coltassala 2013 (750ml)

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Producer	Castello di Volpaia
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Varietal	Sangiovese
Vintage	2013
Sku	04107
Size	750ml

  

Tasting Notes
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.

Varietal Composition: 
95% Sangiovese, 5% Mammolo

Cultivation: 
Certified organic

The Coltassala vineyard shares its location and name with a villa. The first Super-Tuscans were created in the 1970s by Chianti Classico producers who rejected government mandates that determined which grapes were required to go into their wine, especially with grapes like Trebbiano and Malvasia. The Super-Tuscans were also treated differently from Chianti, aged in small French barriques rather than large Slavonian oak casks. Because the Super-Tuscans did not follow the DOC regulations, the Super- Tuscans were entitled only to the lowest official designation of the time—Vino da tavola. It wasn’t until 1994 that government recognized the high quality of Super-Tuscans and gave the wine it’s own category— IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica). Volpaia first released Coltassala in 1980 as a Super-Tuscan. The Chianti Classico appellation followed suit, closing the quality gap between Chianti Classico and Super-Tuscans. Now Coltassala is a Chianti Classico.

“The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala possesses remarkable purity, precision and nuance, all in an energetic, translucent style that holds considerable appeal. Hints of cedar, tobacco and lifted floral notes add nuance to a core of Sangiovese fruit. A dollop of Mammolo rounds out the blend. The 2013 Coltassala is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted at Volpaia. Don't miss it.” 95/100 Points, Antonio Galloni

“An extremely soft yet tensioned Chianti Classico with cherry and berry character. Hints of walnut. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish.” 94/100 Points, James Suckling

“The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Coltassala is a tame and polished wine that shows an elegant and streamlined disposition. The wine glides cleanly over the palate with bright berry tones followed by wet earth, pressed rose and balsam herb. You get a good sense of the quality of Sangiovese (blended with 5% Mammolo) produced in this vintage. The fruit delivers balanced acidity and great depth.” 91/100, Wine Advocate

"Aromas of underbrush, toasted oak and dark spice emerge on this firmly structured wine. It’s rather austere, evoking dried black cherry, cranberry, star anise and espresso framed in racy acidity. Taut, close-grained tannins grip the finish." 90/100 Points, Wines Enthusiast