Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 750ml

Very attractive interplay of dark berries, chocolate and toasted spices with good concentration and depth. Bright, focused and so juicy, with a medium body and steady acidity. Savory and crunchy.

The nose is headlined by tart and sweet blackberries but also has the density of dark chocolate and espresso bean and the freshness of fennel. A cool palate balances blackberries and earth against salt and pepper, while tense, poised tannins create a sophisticated feel. Happily, this Riserva has clearly been given careful attention even as Gran Selezione tends to steal the focus now.

A mix of black cherry, blackberry and floral flavors is underscored by a firm structure in this fleshy red. Intense and balanced, with a lingering, mineral aftertaste. This feels crisp in the end, offering a light tactile feel around the gums. Sangiovese and Merlot.

The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva has a deeper magenta/ruby hue and is expressive and spiced with forward notes of toasted cedar, black cherries, balsamic herbs, and sappy earth. The palate offers medium to full-bodied richness and matches depth with ripe tannins, its toasty and ripe profile coating through the finish.