Castell'in Villa, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2001 SPAINTCT26 the bright Sangiovese acidity intact

the bright Sangiovese acidity intact while the fruit turns to dried cherry and the savory

Les Vaucrains is considered one of the two finest Premier Crus in Nuits-Saint-Georges

This elegant half-bottle from the world's oldest Champagne house (founded 1729) showcases 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay from premier cru vineyards

where Syrah thrives in the sun-soaked slopes of steep vineyards

fermented and raised in older barrels before extended bottle aging

Castell'in Villa, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2001 SPAINTCT26 the bright Sangiovese acidity intactCastell'in Villa is a standard bearer for fine, traditionally made Chianti Classico, run by a thoughtful, philosophical winemaker who has never chased fashion. This is the Riserva from 2001, a strong Tuscan vintage, and from a private cellar it now drinks with graceful maturity, the bright Sangiovese acidity intact while the fruit turns to dried cherry and the savory, leathery notes of age come forward. It's a wonderful argument for what classic