Carpineto Chianti Classico 2021

The nose is warm, sanguine and slightly herbaceous, with aromas of Bing cherry, potting soil, orange peel and wild fennel leading the way. On the palate, a chocolate-vanilla swirl brings out sweeter cherry and orange flavors, which provide a playful balance to chalky, chewy tannins.

A jeweled ruby color, the 2021 Chianti Classico is ripe and has a great nose of fresh wild herbs, pure raspberry, graphite, and fresh violets. Medium-bodied, its more cedar tones come through on the palate, with ripe, very well-integrated tannins, clean lift, and a hint of its toasted incense on the finish. A very well-balanced wine from Carpineto, it's showing beautifully now but will certainly improve in another 6 months. Drink 2024-2034.