About this wine
A selection of Casaloste's best fruit, the Riserva is roughly 95% Sangiovese with a small addition of Merlot and other native red varieties. Aged about 14 months in French (Allier) oak barriques with bâtonnage and micro-oxygenation, it layers blackberry, ripe marasca cherry, and plum with elegant notes of wood, delivering a velvety, powerful yet lively palate driven by fresh acidity.
A step up in structure and oak — a great way to see how Riserva aging deepens Sangiovese.
Sommelier's Note
"Casaloste's Riserva shows that judicious oak and bâtonnage can amplify Sangiovese without masking it."
Food Pairings
Built for roasted or grilled red meats, Tuscan bistecca alla fiorentina, and porcini mushroom dishes.
When to drink it
Special dinners, red meat celebrations, wine-and-cheese evenings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $28-38 / €30-34
Terroir & Winemaking
Approx. 95% Sangiovese with a small percentage of Merlot and other native red varieties; aged about 14 months in French oak (Allier) barriques with bâtonnage and micro-oxygenation. Alcohol approx. 14.5% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the Riserva different from the standard Chianti Classico?
- The Riserva uses a stricter selection of grapes (about 95% Sangiovese) and is aged roughly 14 months in French oak barriques, giving it more structure, oak spice, and aging potential.
- How long is Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva aged?
- About 14 months in French Allier oak barriques, with bâtonnage and micro-oxygenation before bottling.
- What does it taste like?
- Blackberry, ripe marasca cherry, and plum fruit intertwine with elegant wood notes, framed by fresh, lively acidity and a velvety, powerful palate.
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