2021 Chianti Classico Riserva

$45.00

Our Chianti Classico Riserva comes from some of the warmer, south-facing blocks at our estate. It is composed almost entirely of Sangiovese and spends one year in small French oak barrels. This is the epitome of modern Chianti with its dark color, pure fruit, balance, power and velvety tannins. The dominant flavors include violets, plums, cherries, orange peel, earth, licorice, cedar and smoke.

Harvest Notes

A spectacular vintage in Chianti Classico. A mild, wet winter provided an optimal growing season. With sufficient water reserves from the rainfall, the vines endured the hot and dry summer well. Noticeable diurnal shifts at the estate are showcased in this near-perfect vintage through lower yields and high-quality grapes expressing vibrant, concentrated acidity and powerful tannins.

Tasting Notes

The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva expresses ripe, intense aromas of blackberry, lavender, and notes of forest floor. The palate is rich and full of flavors of juicy plums, black cherry and white pepper spice, underscored by fine tannins. The lingering f inish expresses notes of dark chocolate complemented by citrus flavors of Sicilian blood red oranges. A wine of elegance and power, the 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva has great aging potential.