The nose balances the sweetness of cherries and strawberries with savory aromas of stone, hot tar and coffee grinds. The palate leans into the fruit notes, but a smear of bitter orange jam adds texture, with focused tannins and potent acid emphasizing a smoldering heat.
92 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Aug 2024)
Notes of red plums and bramble berries with dried rose petals, red licorice and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with chalky texture and vivid fruit. Tannins are velvety and ripe. Racy and spiced on the finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold.
92 points, James Suckling (Oct 2023)
A dark transparent red, the 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva is lush with pure, ripe fruit aromas of kirsch, blood orange, rosemary, forest floor, and cedar. Medium-bodied and savory on the palate, with tangy acidity, ripe, fine tannins, and notes of dusty cedar on the finish, this is a classic and charming Riserva that will be best enjoyed over the next 6-7 years.
91 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2024)