Castellare di Castellina Vin Santo S Niccolo 2017

Jason Steel — Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

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.

Jorge Castillo — Castellare doesn't miss

8/10

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.

Natalie Ford — Solid Italian red

8/10

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.