Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 (75cl, 14.5%)

An organic red wine from Casaloste in Panzano in Chianti, made from 95% Sangiovese with a small complement of Merlot and other grapes. The Riserva is aged for at least 18 months in French Allier oak barriques. The nose shows ripe blackberry and black cherry, then sage, mint and tobacco, with toasted espresso bean, praline and balsamic nuances. The palate is creamy and velvety, with bright acidity, black cherry, raw cocoa and new leather, plus concentrated dark fruit and spice. The finish is long, with black cherry, dark chocolate and a faint perfumed tea-leaf note.