Honeysuckle, jasmine, lemons, white pears and almonds on the nose. Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a creamy, dry palate with chalky notes at the end. Drink now.
Complex aromas of blackcurrants, black licorice, violets, sandalwood and graphite. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit in the center palate and fine, chewy tannins that run the length of the wine. Crunchy and chewy. Drink or hold.
The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva is terrific. Macerated dark cherry, spice, leather, tobacco, dried owners and underbrush are some of the many notes that grace this super-expressive Riserva. The 2020 is a touch somber, but that only adds to its consid...