Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico (75cl, 13.5%)

A Tuscan red wine from Lamole di Lamole, blending Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes are destemmed and passed through an optical selector before fermentation, with the Sangiovese kept separate from the international varieties. The Sangiovese matures for around eighteen months in oak casks, while the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot spend their maturation in French barriques before the final blend is assembled. The nose opens with ripe mixed berries and violet florals, with herbaceous earthiness and gentle vanilla-like sweetness. The palate is assertive, with tart cherry and blackberry fruit, savory freshness, roundness, peppery spice and a hint of sun-dried tomato. Dusty, chalky tannins and a mineral thread keep it focused. The finish is medium to long, with firm yet fine-grained tannins, wild berry preserve, balsamic herbs and vibrant acidity.