Castellare I Sodi S. Niccolo 2015

Professional Ratings

• 96 James Suckling
  Explosive fruit on the nose with dark cherries and plums, but there are also lots of fresh fragrances here, including spearmint, eucalyptus, forest floor and boysenberries. The palate is very pure and focused, the driven acidity providing a welcome counterpoint to the layers of rich, dark fruit. A blend of 85 per cent sangioveto and 15 per cent malvasia nera. Drink in 2022.
• 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  The 2015 I Sodi di S. Niccolò is another beautiful new release from Castellare di Castellina. This is a seamlessly executed expression of Sangioveto (an antique name for Sangiovese) with a smaller part Malvasia Nera from a sunny vintage that produced generous and exuberant fruit across the board. White pepper, spice, wild rose and toasted anise seed appear on the close. The finish is soft and yielding with sweet tannins. Present this gorgeous red alongside a roasted pheasant. Some 29,000 bottles were produced.

• 95 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  COMMENTARY: The Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di S. Niccolo has been one of the proven stars in the global world since the 1980s, and is even reaching to higher heights in recent years. The 2015 vintage is an outstanding wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine is both luxurious and elegant. Its far-reaching aromas and flavors of red and black fruit exhibit superb persistent to the wine's end. Pair it with a well-seasoned Porchetta. (Tasted: March 5, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
• 93 Wine Spectator
  Not flashy, yet broad and deep, this red is anchored by a beam of black cherry at center stage, with accents of earth, leather, iron and tobacco. Muscular on the back end, yet remains long, if a bit dry. Sangioveto and Malvasia Nera. Best from 2022 through 2033.