2020 Verrazzano - Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml)

The 2020 Verrazzano Chianti Classico Riserva presents a disciplined yet aromatic expression of classic Tuscan terroir, built around estate-grown Sangiovese blended with Canaiolo and other indigenous varieties. Sourced from Castello di Verrazzano’s organic vineyards perched between 260 and 420 meters on stony clay and limestone, each grape achieves balanced ripeness before entering production.

A historic cellar sits at the exact center of the estate, allowing harvested fruit to reach the processing area within minutes of picking. Small-batch fermentation at controlled temperatures preserves primary fruit character, while maturation in oversized Slavonian oak casks integrated within sixteenth-century cellars softens the structure and weaves in savory depth. The reserve aging protocol yields a wine with pronounced complexity and polished tannins ideal for both immediate consumption and moderate cellaring.

Pour reveals a bright ruby body with faint garnet highlights. The nose unfolds with ripe plum, sour cherry, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, cracked black pepper, and sweet wood. On the palate, the wine moves smoothly mid-weight, carrying focused red berry flavor and a clean, mineral-driven finish that benefits from a few moments of aeration.

For dining, this Riserva cuts through richness and pairs cleanly with grilled steak, pasta dressed in slow-simmered meat ragù, or sharp aged cheeses. Each bottle holds 750 ml of wine ready to anchor weeknight tables or weekend gatherings.