Aromas of red plums, dried lavender and new leather followed by forest floor, dried orange peel, and a hint of terra-cotta. Medium-bodied, firm yet fine-grained tannins with crisp acidity. Subtle mineral finish. Nice depth with layers. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2025.

Broad and fleshy, with a solid structure supporting the cherry, loam, leather, iron and tobacco flavors, this red has power. Reveals dense, dry tannins that flex their muscles on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2033. 37,000 cases made, 9,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

The organic 2020 Chianti Classico is simple, and the bouquet makes less impact compared to some of the new releases from neighboring properties. This wine embraces informality and an easy-drinking style with basic cherry, rusty nail and crushed flower. There is a metallic note or a sanguine element to this hot-vintage release.

A chunky style, this red evokes a core of cherry and raspberry, accented by Tuscan herbs, tobacco and earth. Firmly structured, yet stays fresh and long on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2030. 33,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

With organic fruit from Castelnuovo Berardenga, the 2019 Chianti Classico shows the basic elements of Sangiovese with bright cherry fruit, crushed flower, earth and iron ore. The wine is lean on the palate with pasta-friendly freshness on the close.