The 2011 Chianti Classico (all Sangiovese, with 5% Canaiolo) is extremely lush, dense and loaded with beautiful tones of red fruit, spice, leather, blackberry preserves and rum cake. I love the intensity and the way the wine caresses the palate so softly and smoothly. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022.
Run by the Martini di Cigala siblings (Elisabetta, Luca and Francesco), Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano is a flagship winery in the Gaiole in Chianti subzone of the denomination. The wines presented are truly spectacular: They are among the best I have tasted this year.
Importer: Marc de Grazia Selections; www.marcdegrazia.com