The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva (95% Sangiovese with 5% Merlot) is a direct and sharp red wine with immediate aromas of red fruit, spice, tobacco and rose petal. With the 2009 vintage, that small blending element was Colorino, but that grape was switched to Merlot with this vintage. Fruit for this wine comes from a 15-hectare single vineyard with old vines. The finish comes with a dry, herbal note.