Notes of ground spices, toasted cedar, ripe cherries, cocoa beans and sweet licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, soft and supple with fine tannins and mellow fruit character. Some mineral undertones at the end. Drink now.

The Castelli del Grevepesa 2020 Chianti Classico Castelgreve (made with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot) shows a subdued character with a bouquet that is highlighted by earthy sensations, blue flower and dried iris. The wine opens to a dark garnet color and medium concentration, but it maintains a simple and elegantly polished mouthfeel. It underlines the "classic" in Chianti Classico (with 100,000 bottles released).

Currant and vegetal flavors mingle in this light-bodied, loose-knit red. Sour cherry graces the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

A firm, linear style, this offers cherry, strawberry, iron, earth and tobacco flavors. Dusty tannins line the finish for now, yet this is balanced overall. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2035. 10,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

Here is a first (and encouraging) taste of Sangiovese (with 5% Merlot) from the 2016 vintage. The 2016 Chianti Classico Castelgreve is a simple and honest wine that offers a pretty flurry of fresh fruit aromas spanning from cherry to wild blueberry. This is a mid-weight expression with easy appeal and moderate concentration. This is a great value for informal drinking.