Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2021 (75cl, 13.5%)

A Sangiovese-based red wine from Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot and aged for 12 months in large oak casks. The estate farms 115 acres of vines organically in poor sandstone soils at roughly 2,000 feet above sea level. The nose opens with ripe cherry, raspberry, violet, rose petal and orange peel, with a subtle mineral undertone. The palate is bright, with black cherry, blueberry, crushed red berry, mint and peppery spice, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins. The finish is medium-long, with a savory iron-tinged edge and wild herbs.