Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva (75cl, 14%)

A Sangiovese-based red wine from Chianti Rufina in Tuscany, made from 95% Sangiovese with 5% Colorino and Canaiolo. It is produced only in very good vintages and undergoes a minimum of 30 months of ageing before release, including 14 months in barrel followed by further maturation in bottle. The nose opens with cranberry and sour red cherry, then leather, herbs, damp earth, oak spice and pipe tobacco. The palate is bone dry with concentrated red and black cherry, baking spice, cedar, stewed blackcurrant and earthiness, supported by chalky tannins. The finish is long and dry, with dusty tannins, sour cherry, vanilla and toast.