Ricasoli Chianti Classico Colledila 2018 (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% Sangiovese Gran Selezione from the Colledilà single vineyard in Chianti Classico DOCG. Barone Ricasoli traces its roots to 1141, and Baron Bettino Ricasoli formulated the original Chianti blend in 1872. The Colledilà vineyard sits at 380 metres above sea level on a southeast-facing slope of clayey-limestone soil rich in calcium carbonate and poor in organic matter. The wine ages for 22 months in 500-litre tonneaux, of which 30% are new oak and 70% second passage. The nose opens with juicy blood orange and wild strawberry, then red rose petals, sandalwood and hints of fennel pollen, with toasted hazelnut, white smoke, juniper berry and fresh marjoram deeper in the glass. The palate presents morello cherry and plum alongside salted licorice and cinnamon, with velvety tannins, lively acidity and a distinctive mineral core. The finish is long and radiant, with sweet cherry, clove and crushed stone.