Sensory features: This Chianti Classico Riserva is stunning, offering aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, black cherries and pepper along with hints of leather and raisin. Showing a rich, luscious texture supported by polished tannins, which lead up to the long chewy finish.

Best served: Pasta with rich meat sauces, braised meat dishes and roasts.

Technical notes:

Grape variety: 90% Sangiovese and 10% of other allowable varietals for Chianti Classico DOCG.

Vineyards: The grapes were sourced from vineyards in San Piero, Cerreto, and Castelnuovo Berardenga from sites with varying southern/eastern exposure – 350 metres above sea level. The grapes were hand-harvested.

Ageing: 18 months in barriques and 6 months in bottle before release.

Alcohol content: 14.00%

Bottle size : 750 ml