94-Points by Vinous.
The 2019 Chianti Classico has changed dramatically since I last tasted it, either because of more time in bottle, or because this is a later bottling. In any event, the 2019 is dense, ample and resonant in feel. Readers will find a serious, texturally intense Chianti Classico that delivers the goods, big time.
 
94-Points by James Suckling.
A crunchy wine with a bright shining color. The nose is pure sangiovese from Chianti Classico, with restrained yet well-defined red cherries, wax, subtle flowers, minerals and cherry stones. Medium-bodied on the palate, it shows refined if not filigreed tannins, tight-knit acidity and a savory, chewy, tight, yet well-balanced finish. Drink or hold...
 
Vineyard
Sourced from some of their eight different sites in the southeast corner of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Soil
Alluvial soil with pebbles and sand.
Viticulture
Hand harvested between the second half of September and early October.
Vinification
Natural fermentation with native yeast in stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days.
Aging
Aged in large Slavonian oak for 24 months.
 
"Under the direction of proprietor Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa, known to everyone as “La Principessa”, Castell'in Villa remains a bastion of fine, classically made Chianti Classico. Long, relaxed aging in cask means the Chianti Classicos here are typically released later than most, not that it matters much, as these are wines with considerable aging potential. Consulting oenologist Federico Staderini and the estate team presented a captivating set of new and upcoming releases that show all the translucence and finesse that are such signatures of the best wines here. Castell’in Villa is a reference point among reference points..." Antonio Galloni VINOUS June 2024
 
Castell'in Villa is a small estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the south end of the Chianti Classico region. Both the Chianti Classico and the Riserva are made entirely of Sangiovese, vinified using indigenous fermentations. They’re aged in the traditional large oval barrels, and have been some of the best wines in the appellation for decades. The owner of the estate, Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa, has never wavered in her commitment to traditional winemaking. The resulting wines are soulful, distinctive, long-lived, and delicious, proof that the Sangiovese grape can rise to greatness when grown in the right place.