Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolo 2017 (750ML)

96 VM / 96 WS / 96 JS / 16.5 JR

40th Anniversary label

The 2017 I Sodi di San Niccolò is supple, radiant and inviting, almost uncharacteristically so for a young vintage of this typically potent, brooding wine. That makes the 2017 an ideal vintage for readers who want to explore I Sodi, one of the most under the radar wines in all of Italy. Soft contours envelop a core of red berry fruit, dried flowers, licorice, mint and tobacco.-- Antonio Galloni. Vinous Media

Toasty oak gives way to bright cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors in this sleek, vibrant red, with wild herb, tobacco and mineral notes adding complexity. Supple, yet there's a firm matrix of refined tannins and the finish is defined by lively acidity and finesse. Sangioveto and Malvasia Nera. Best from 2024 through 2045. 2,500 cases made, 800 cases imported. — BS, Wine Spectator

Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cloves, tobacco, walnuts and chocolate. It’s full-bodied with firm, tightly-knit tannins. Structured and tight on the palate with bright acidity. Layered and flavorful with a long finish. A blend of 85% sangiovese and 15% malvasia nera. Try in 2023. –James Suckling

Mid ruby. Sweet, mature palate entry but this does taste like Sangiovese – properly Tuscan. Not cheap but it does linger on the palate in a very winning way. So fresh! A big contrast to the over-extracted Tuscan wines I have just been tasting at this Oeno showcase. Long.-Jancis Robinson