Stefano Farina La Ginestra Chianti (75cl, 13.5%)

Stefano Farina La Ginestra Chianti is a Tuscan red wine made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml format. The 2016 vintage is Chianti DOCG. A defining production step is a secondary fermentation initiated by adding previously pressed grape must, intended to heighten freshness and vivacity. The nose shows bright red cherry and currant, dried flowers, violets, sunbaked earth, cedar and paraffin wax. The palate brings red and dark cherries, currant, wild strawberry, earthy minerality, sea salt, white pepper, garrigue, tomato leaf, leather, tobacco and bittersweet cocoa. The finish is medium in length, with silky, well-integrated tannins carrying dried cherry and warm spice.