with pale pink in the glass and a warm breeze drifting through
drawing fruit from villages with more serious pedigree than the appellation suggests and made with native yeasts and long élevage to deliver a wine of real depth
it captures the finesse of its Premier Cru origins while offering a smooth
which are known to harass vineyard workers
elegant without being fragile
2023 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castellare di Castellina New In with pale pink in theCastellare di Castellinas 2023 Chianti Classico Riserva is classic Tuscan restraint with real inner glow. Made only from native varieties, Sangioveto and Canaiolo, it opens with red cherry, redcurrant, violet, rose, liquorice, cinnamon, cedar and a subtle mineral note. It feels polished rather than glossy, with the estates usual clarity and quiet confidence. On the palate, it is fresh, elegant and finely structured, with vivid red fruit carried by