We don't regularly list a Chianti because Malintoppo is such a good option is you're after Tuscan Sangiovese but every so often we weaken when the right one presents itself.  Here is one such.  A Chianti Riserva with grapes are sourced from the oldest vines on Uggiano's Colli Fiorentini and Classico properties. After crushing, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel with selected yeasts. The must is pumped over the skins twice a day. After 10-15 days the wine is racked to French oak barriques where it matures for around 12 months. Then it spends a further 6-8 months ageing in large oak casks (30-60 hl), with at least 12 months refinement in bottle before release.

The result is a wine with warm, rich aromas of black cherry, dried fruits, spice and lightly balsamic notes. Richly flavoured and generous on the palate with spicy, meaty notes balancing plum characters, fresh cherry.   90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo.  Fabulous!