Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico (75cl, 13.5%)

A Sangiovese-based red wine from Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, made in a 750ml bottle at 13.5% ABV. The blend is 95% Sangiovese with 5% Canaiolo, fermented at controlled temperatures not exceeding 82°F, with a 15-day maceration and frequent pump-overs. The estate sits in the cooler, northern reaches of the Chianti Classico zone, where limestone soils give the wines power and finesse. Winemakers Luigi and Silvia Cappellini oversee production, and the estate has transitioned to organic viticulture. Ripe cherry and blackberry lead the aroma, with violet-like floral notes and subtle campfire ash and warm spice. The palate is medium-bodied, with sour cherry, red licorice, cedar, blackberry and a sapid mineral quality. Fine, sweet-grained tannins carry a medium-long finish with lingering red fruit and a clean, slightly tart edge.