Considerably richer and more powerful than the lighter 2021, tasted alongside. Yet not at all heavy, with a supple tannic build, draped over a dusty carriage of clove, leather, incense and five-spice. Violet, mulled cherry, olive paste and garrigue, too. ...
The 2022 5 is a gorgeous, exuberant wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Succulent red-toned fruit, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are some of the notes that are dialed up in this forward, racy red. Readers who want to get a feel ...
The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole (a certified organic wine) shows bright fruit with summer cherry and redcurrant. It offers textural heft and weight. Its Riserva status (with extended aging) is well noted. With time in the glass, it unfolds ...