Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Castellare di Castellina Vin Santo S Niccolo 2017 is a red wine from Castellare di Castellina. Priced at £39.75, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Birthday treat that delivered
Got this as a birthday present to myself and wow, really glad I did. The nose hits you straight away — no swirling and waiting around, just proper aromatics from the get-go. At £40 it's not an everyday bottle but for a special occasion it's absolutely worth it.
24 March 2026
- Castellare doesn't miss
Had a few wines from Castellare over the years and this keeps up the standard. Expressive on the nose, structured on the palate, and that finish just hangs around in the best way. Not a wine you rush through — sat with a glass of this for ages after dinner just enjoying it.
8 March 2026
- Solid Italian red
Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. Really well balanced — good fruit but not jammy, and there's a firmness to it that keeps things interesting. The finish lingers nicely too. Would buy again.
2 January 2026
- Nice enough, not sure about the hype
Saw this recommended online and decided to try it. It's a pleasant red with decent depth and a clean finish. I enjoyed drinking it but I'm still pretty new to Italian wines and honestly couldn't tell you why this costs £40 vs a £15 bottle. Maybe my palate needs more training!
4 December 2025
- Perfect with a slow Sunday roast
Had this with a lamb roast and it was a brilliant match. At 14% it's got some heft to it but it doesn't feel heavy or boozy at all. There's layers to it — keeps revealing new stuff as you sip. Really enjoyed this one.
27 November 2025
- Good but bit steep
Decent wine, don't get me wrong. Plenty going on flavour-wise and it opens up nicely as you drink it. But at nearly forty quid I'd want it to blow my socks off, and it didn't quite get there for me. Would probably pick something else at that price point.
25 October 2025
- Dinner party winner
Brought this to a dinner party and everyone kept asking about it. It smells incredible the moment you pour it, which is great because I'm too impatient for all that decanting business. Complex and interesting without being pretentious. Going to stock up on a few more.
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