Bright garnet with brick edges. Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Racy, mineral-driven and precise. Punches well above its weight.
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Castello Varga Reserva Chianti
Castello Varga · Dessert · 2018
Expert Tasting Note
Henry Rossi Senior Wine Critic
“A pale straw gold; lifted red berries and violet, crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate.”
Community Reviews (9)
Brilliant pale lemon. Lovely a nose of citrus and white flowers. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Outstanding value for the price.
Inky violet core. Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Dense and structured, built to age. A benchmark for the region.
Crystalline pale gold. Lovely a nose of citrus and white flowers. Concentrated fruit balanced by fine tannin. A solid, dependable choice.
Amber and luminous. Lovely aromas of black fruit and cedar. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. A serious wine that rewards patience.
Lovely lifted red berries and violet. Elegant, fresh and persistent. A solid, dependable choice.
Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. A serious wine that rewards patience.
Vivid salmon pink. Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Rounded, generous and supple. Outstanding value for the price.
Lovely scents of stone fruit and honey. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. Outstanding value for the price.