{"title":"Chianti Classico Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e is Tuscany’s most historic red wine, crafted exclusively from Sangiovese grapes in the heart of the Chianti region. Recognizable by the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eBlack Rooster (Gallo Nero) seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chianti Classico combines bright cherry flavors, earthy spice, and balanced acidity, making it both approachable and cellar-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piemaggio-le-fioraie-chianti-classicosomm2311-pie19fiorcc-750","title":"2019 Piemaggio,\" le Fioraie\" Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePiemaggio is a small property just outside Castellina in Chianti, toward the southern (Siena) end of the Chianti Classico DOCG zone. Their 12 hectares of vineyards are on south- and southwest-facing slopes in the hamlet of Fioraie (thus the wine’s name, which means “the flower-sellers”), with the classic mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egalestro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealbarese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e marls (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egalestro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e contains more sandstone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealbarese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e more limestone). Piemaggio is an estate dating to the 12th century (such historic places are around every corner in the Chianti Classico), with ruins of many of its original buildings still on site. Within the bucolic setting the wines are crafted in a relatively ‘modern’ way, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel vats and aging done in a combination of cement vats and French oak barrels of varying capacity. This 2019 spent a total of 18 months aging in cement and barrel (a mixture of 5- and 25-hectoliter liter casks), then 3 months in bottle before its initial release. This bottling is knit together beautifully—the youthful sharp edges of Sangiovese have been sanded down and the oak has had a chance to integrate, resulting in a deep, soulful, smooth-textured red with all of its components in terrific balance.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41232345989174,"sku":"SOMM2311-PIE19FIORCC-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Piemaggio_leFioraieChiantiClassico_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1700518888"},{"product_id":"somm2402-civ19chiclsco-750","title":"2019 Castell'in Villa, Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor us, it’s all about authenticity: We’re never happier than when a wine evokes its place of origin. But what about the wine “market” in general? If authenticity were more broadly valued, we’d see more Chianti Classico wines like today’s 2019 from Castell’in Villa. Most producers in the region turned away from this style—woodsy, earthy, tangy—in favor of softer, sweeter wines fattened up with “international” grapes and new oak. Many of the latter are delicious, but they don’t do what Castell’in Villa’s does—namely, transmit a sense of place that is vivid and unmistakable. Traditional Tuscan Sangiovese, of which this is an archetypal example, is a push-pull of black cherry fruit and savory, smoky underbrush, with enough acidity to cut through the fat of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebistecca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e like the proverbial knife through butter. It will age like a champ, too, as this legendary estate has proved vintage after vintage. And, as “reference-point” wines go, you won’t find a better value!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd this is surely one of Chianti Classico’s reference-point properties. Located outside of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southeastern section of the Chianti Classico DOCG, Castell’in Villa was once a Medieval hamlet unto itself. When Princess Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa and her husband originally purchased the property in 1968, it included just a hectare of vineyards, but today the estate extends to about 300 hectares, 54 of which are vineyards and 32 more are olive groves. One of the estate’s centerpieces is a 13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e century stone tower, where the family lives, along with a chapel and other structures from the same era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe “Principessa,” as she is known to many in the wine trade, is a hands-on proprietor in both the vineyards and the cellar, and has stayed resolute in her commitment to more traditionally styled Chianti wines. The estate has become known for its periodic releases of back-vintage wines from their cellars, which offer rare glimpses of the impressive longevity of Sangiovese from Chianti Classico; we’ve tasted vintages going back to the 1970s that would give red Burgundies of the same era a serious run for their money!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven the “current’ releases from Castell’in Villa (like today’s ’19) are held back much longer than those of their contemporaries. Sourced from estate vineyards planted in sandy, pebbly soils, today’s wine spent 12 months in large, used oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebotti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e before bottling, after which it rested further before its release into the market. It’s clear from the first sip that even their most modestly priced wine is structured for aging: It is concentrated and muscular, with profound minerality and some grip to the tannins, which soften considerably as the wine takes on air (note: this is not a “pop and pour” kind of wine; give it 30-60 minutes in a decanter to blossom). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the glass, it’s a medium garnet-red with hints of pink and brick orange at the rim, with aromas of blackberries, raspberries and other brambly fruits mixed with leather, tar, brown spices, smoke, and cedar. Medium-bodied and full of woodsy, smoky savor, this wine needs to be on the table with food, as the “cocktail hour” will not do it justice: Serving it at 60 degrees in Burgundy stems next to a grilled ribeye may be the Platonic ideal, but we recommend the Sangiovese\/steak combination a lot—so let’s mix it up and work in another Tuscan staple: Porcini mushrooms. There’ll be other opportunities for the steak, as this ’19 is only going to get better over the next 5-7 years. Load up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41915089158198,"sku":"SOMM2402-CIV19CHICLSCO-750","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019Castell_inVilla_ChiantiClassico_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1706025974"},{"product_id":"somm2405-piuca21chiclso-750","title":"2021 Castellinuzza e Piuca, Chianti Classico DOCG","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGiven the renowned beauty of Tuscany, and the worldwide fame of Chianti, it’s not surprising that this ancient region is dominated by high dollar vanity estates and industrial scale wine “factories.” But it’s also a large region with lots of tiny hamlets, and if you know where to look there are still old-school farms that put the full weight of their tradition and passion into producing world class Chianti Classico. And I would be hard pressed to find a better example of this than Castellinuzza e Piuca. Blessed with high elevation vineyards in the sneaky great village of Lamole, this family estate has gifted us with one of the most pure, elegant, and deliciously satisfying expressions of Sangiovese out there. Add to that excellent value and you have a perfect bottle to keep on hand for any Italy inspired meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastellinuzza e Piuca was officially established in 1985, however the Caccio family purchased the original estate in 1962. The 1950s and ‘60s were at time of economic downturn in Tuscany, following the devastation of WWII, and this is what allowed the Caccios the opportunity to finally own the land they had farmed as sharecroppers for generations. When the estate was split between five brothers, Giuliano Caccio christened his portion “Castellinuzza e Piuca.” This jewel-box organic farm–and we do mean farm, with cows, horses, chickens etc.–is nestled in the hills of Lamole, which boast some of the highest-elevation vineyards (450-600 meters) in the Chianti Classico DOCG. Owner Simone Coccia (Giuliano’s son) and family work their 10 hectares organically and craft their wines in the most traditional and natural manner possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamole is a tiny hamlet that sits in the hills to the south of the larger town of Greve in Chianti, which encompass the northeastern most subregion of the Chianti Classico zone. Though much of Greve is lower elevation, the vineyards of Lamole are some of the highest in Chianti, and the Caccio family’s vines sit at 1500 to 2000 feet. The ancient terraces and steep slopes here have indeed given rise to a specific clone of Sangiovese, appropriately named “Sangiovese di Lamole.” The high elevation vines, classic soils of limestone marl and sandstone, and the diurnal fluctuations of warm days and cool nights are what make this terroir so distinctive, and Simone Caccio and team are masters at capturing all of that glorious earth in every bottle they produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Castellinuzza e Piuca is one of the most soulful, authentic expressions of Chianti Classico you could ask for—aged only in concrete tanks, and dripping with brambly black cherry fruit, this isn’t a flashy “modern” Chianti wearing lots of makeup; this is old-school wine made cleanly and with the traditional local varieties: Sangiovese (90%) and Canaiolo. The cement tanks, natural yeast fermentation, and minimal filtration all result in the purest expression of Lamole terroir possible: Sweet Morello cherries and tart red cherries mingle with earthy mushrooms, sagebrush, hazelnut, blood orange, tar, iodine, and loads of saline minerals. Food? Yes please! A simple ragù over your favorite pasta is perfect of course, as is pizza (especially tasty with deep dish, like Detroit style), but also porchetta or even a big T-bone steak done Tuscan style. Long story short, I would buy it by the case so you always have a great Chianti around whenever the Italian culinary inspiration strikes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42528328646710,"sku":"SOMM2405-PIUCA21CHICLSO-750","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021CastellinuzzaePiuca_ChiantiClassicoDOCG_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1715876244"},{"product_id":"somm2407-carl21chntcls-750","title":"2021 Tenuta di Carleone, Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChianti is among the most well established wine regions in the world. As a brand its recognizability is almost unparalleled, but it’s also a victim of its own success–too much wine sold with the name of this Tuscan region is forgettable. Today’s discovery is the exact opposite: Sean “Il Guercio” O’Callaghan is on a mission to prove that Sangiovese can make wines of soaring elegance and complexity, and compete with the world’s best. His Chianti Classico is one of the most memorable wines I’ve had this year. Not surprisingly it was born in Radda, an unofficial “Grand Cru” of Chianti villages, and also not surprisingly the vines are farmed with organic and biodynamic principles. We often compare good Chianti to Bourgogne Rouge, but what Sean is crafting is more akin to Chambolle-Musigny or top tier Barbaresco. If you want to experience the elegant apogée of Tuscan Sangiovese (and believe me, you do!) then this is the bottle for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, let’s address the obvious: “Sean O’Callaghan” doesn’t sound exactly Tuscan. Indeed, he’s British–born in Sri Lanka to tea farmers–but he’s been living and working in Chianti for over three decades now. His journey to becoming a Sangiovese guru seems to be plucked from a Victorian novel in the late 1800s: he left the East Asian tea farm as a young man and returned to his ancestral home in England where he helped his uncle plant some vines before leaving to Germany to study wine at a university there. He then spent two years working for the top Nahe producer Schlossgut Diel before heading to Italy where he landed a job working for another Englishman at the highly acclaimed Riecine estate in Gaiole, Chianti. It was here that Sean’s love affair with Sangiovese began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the passing of Riecine’s founders, the property switched hands a few times and Sean took the opportunity to start his own label. By now he was fully immersed in the Tuscan wine community and was known throughout Chianti as “Il Guercio,” the one-eyed rascal. He made a few vintages with access to fruit from his friends and contacts, but he found a true home base when he met up with Austrian entrepreneur Karl Egger, who had recently purchased a gorgeous estate in Radda, that was already planted to about 30 hectares of vines, nestled among olive trees, forests, and streams. If Chianti Classico had such designations, the village of Radda (yes, the entire village, as in Champagne) would be classified as “Grand Cru.” Sean knew this was the spot for him to achieve his goal of producing world class Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being entrenched in the culture of Tuscany, or maybe because of it, Sean is not a fan of the Chianti bureaucracy. Most of his wines are not DOCG, but he does make a single Chianti Classico, which is our knockout feature today. Like almost all of his wine this is 100% Sangiovese, farmed organically and biodynamically, and made in a doggedly “non-interventionist” method that makes Carleone a favorite in the natural wine crowds despite its rigorously classic expression. The fruit undergoes a long, slow fermentation process of 40-60 days in steel and cement tanks, and is then rested for 18 months in the same large tanks before being bottled without fining or filtration. It’s a fairly straightforward process, and the fact that the result is easily one of the most elegant and complex wines in Chianti is testament to the talents and vision of the “one-eyed rascal.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe this soaring Sangiovese  on the cool side, around 55-60 degrees, after a quick decant. Given its aromatic complexity and elegance I would recommend a Burgundy stem (think Premier Cru Chambolle!) to unlock the full spectrum of deliciousness: Ripe, red cherries, crushed raspberries, candied orange, dried roses, sage, underbrush, porcini, and a hint of white pepper are followed by a silky, medium bodied palate and long, mineral laden finish. While this is clearly no ordinary Chianti, it is still a marvelous pairing for your favorite rich pasta dish, or serve with a Tuscan inspired braise like the recipe below. This is truly one of the most elevated expressions of Sangiovese out there, and yet it is still very reasonably priced, which is great because having a few extra bottles in the cellar would be a very smart move!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42843012726838,"sku":"SOMM2407-CARL21CHNTCLS-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021TenutadiCarleone_ChiantiClassico_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1719865529"},{"product_id":"2021-rocca-di-montegrossi-chianti-classicosomm2411-rmnt21chnt-750","title":"2021 Rocca di Montegrossi, Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name “Ricasoli” looms large in Chianti, but Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi represents his branch of the family with humility, a hands-on approach, and most important, a well-priced lineup of impeccable Chianti Classico wines. Perhaps it’s that humility that keeps Rocca di Montegrossi under the radar, because the quality of the wines—from vineyards that have been Certified Organic since 2010—demands our attention. It’s a “modern” wine, but also a resolutely authentic wine, and very much the kind of Chianti we’d serve to someone who says they don’t like Chianti. The pitch-perfect balance of forest-floor savor, black cherry fruit, and textural polish is exactly what will bring more wine lovers into the Chianti Classico tent; it isn’t pandering to the ‘international’ palate, but neither is it the kind of excessively rustic style that kept a lot of people away. This is, to put it plainly, a great Tuscan wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarco Ricasoli-Firidolfi is a great-great-great grandson of Bettino Ricasoli, the so-called “Iron Baron” and two-time Prime Minister of Italy, who is credited with the creation of the original “recipe” for Chianti Classico wine. The family “seat” was the Brolio Castle in the Chianti Classico village of Gaiole, which not only still stands but lends its name to one of the best-known Chianti wines on the market. Barone Ricasoli Chianti is a behemoth, producing close to half a million bottles of wine every year. But close by, in the hamlet of Monti in Chianti, Marco quietly and humbly produces excellent wines on a much, much smaller scale. That is not to say his family history and tradition don’t play a role in the farming and winemaking, they do, but this is a labor of love for Sangiovese and its history which goes back much further than the name Ricasoli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonti, and the larger Gaiole village area, are nestled high in the famous Tuscan hills near the very center, or heart, of the Chianti Classico zone. The first of Rocca di Montegrossi’s vineyards were planted in 1966 by Marco’s father, on south- and southeast-facing slopes that vary in elevation from 340 to 500+ meters. The soils are the classic, extremely rocky mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalestro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a friable marl with clay and limestone) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealberese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a clay\/sandstone mix). In general, the Chianti of Gaiole tends to be a bit deeper, and richer, than its northerly neighbors like Radda and Greve, but the high elevations and Marco’s gentle touch adds elegance and lift to the brooding side of Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicasoli-Firidolfi, who enlists the assistance of well-regarded winemaking consultant Attilio Pagli, ferments this flagship Chianti Classico in upright wooden vats before transferring the wine to used oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (54-56 hectoliter vats made of Allier French oak) for 12-14 months. The wine then spends another six months in bottle before release. This is an exceptionally balanced rendition, hailing from the excellent 2021 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the glass, it’s a deep ruby with purple and garnet reflections, with aromas of black cherry, crushed black raspberry, coffee grounds, cigar wrapper, warm baking spices, black pepper, wood smoke, and forest floor. Its “modern-ness” is expressed in its ripe and fine-grained tannins—there’s great acidity lending freshness and lift but, on balance, the wine is a smoother and silkier breed of Chianti Classico, and very appealing because of it. Medium-plus in body, it has a kind of “rustic-chic” quality to it—luxurious, but also rugged. Serve with braised meats, or pasta of course!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43156794015798,"sku":"SOMM2411-RMNT21CHNT-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021RoccadiMontegrossi_ChiantiClassico_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1730153831"},{"product_id":"2019-lerta-di-radda-chianti-classico-riservasomm2501-lrta19chnt-750","title":"2019 L'Erta di Radda, Chianti Classico Riserva","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, you’ve seen the name “L’Erta di Radda” before. But it doesn’t matter that we offered these wines many times over the years, and a different iteration just a few months ago, because Diego Finocchi is hands down one of the top talents in Tuscany, and on top of that the 2019 vintage is absolutely sensational. Oh, and on top of that this is his long-aged, slice-of-sultry-Sangiovese-heaven Riserva. Certain wines demand an audience, and this one displays such amazing purity and a keen sense of place, it’s kinda crazy–doubly so when you realize how much wine you get here for the price. Do not delay, we don’t have much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL’Erta di Radda is a Certified Organic estate of tiny dimensions, whose shipments to the US number in the hundreds of cases. If this wine were, say, a Premier Cru level Gevrey-Chambertin from a similarly hands-on producer (and it compares more than favorably to quality red Burgundy), it would cost two or three times as much. Diego Finocchi was barely out of winemaking school when, in 2006, he acquired the 12 acres of vines that would become L’Erta di Radda (the name effectively translates to “The steep slopes of Radda”). It was a mature, not ancient, site, with vines rooted in the classic Chianti Classico mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalestro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (clay marl with limestone and sandstone) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealberese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (whiter, chalkier limestone). Elevations in these sites climb past 400 meters, which surely plays a role in creating wines that are reliably finessed and loaded with woodsy perfume. Diego’s meticulous farming also plays a key role: The estate has been Certified Organic since 2015, and the wines consistently display the kind of lively, lit-from-within energy that comes from healthy, chemical-free raw material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinocchi is very much a one-man-band, overseeing viticulture and winemaking alike, and while it’s always tempting to categorize Chianti Classico producers along “modern” and “traditional” lines, these boxes don’t really work as well as they once did. These wines are quite traditional in that they are un-manipulated, fermented spontaneously on native yeasts, and generally expressive of earth as much as fruit, but they are also modern in that they are clean, sound, and aged in French oak (albeit used barrels). It’s borne out when you taste the wine: you taste beautiful black cherry fruit but there’s also a keen sense that the wine hailed from the forest someplace—which, in fact, it did!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2019 Riserva, aged 24 months in 2,000-liter oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (large casks) is 100% Sangiovese and offers a savory, woodsy take on the variety: there’s lots of tobacco, tomato leaf, and underbrush notes, although there’s also a saturated core of black cherry, cranberry, and raspberry fruit. Medium-plus in body, with lots of mineral grip, it has firm tannins and vibrant, mouth-watering acidity. Does it drink like Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin at less than half the price? Yes, so decant it about 30 minutes before serving in Burgundy bowls at 60 degrees. The pairing possibilities for this are myriad, but you can’t go wrong with some pasta with crumbled sausage, garlic, and kale. It’s very Tuscan, very simple, and it never goes out of style—like this wine. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43378080743478,"sku":"SOMM2501-LRTA19CHNT-750","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019L_ErtadiRadda_ChiantiClassicoRiserva_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1735945306"},{"product_id":"2022-lerta-di-radda-chianti-classicosomm2503-lrta22chianti-750","title":"2022 L'Erta di Radda, Chianti Classico","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e2022 L’Erta di Radda, Chianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from one of the most compelling villages in all of Tuscany: Radda in Chianti. Perched high in the Chianti Classico zone, Radda is prized for its elevation, cool nights, and rocky galestro- and alberese-rich soils—conditions that naturally favor finesse, aromatic lift, and savory detail over sheer power. This is Sangiovese at its most gastronomic, the kind of wine that feels inseparable from the food culture that surrounds it. It’s no accident that Tuscany remains one of the world’s great “table wine” regions—here, wine isn’t made to impress in isolation, but to come alive alongside a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eL’Erta di Radda is the work of Diego Finocchi, who founded the estate in 2006 just after finishing winemaking school. Farming just 12 acres on steep, forest-lined slopes above 400 meters, Diego does everything himself—from certified-organic vineyard work (since 2015) to cellar decisions. His approach bridges classic and modern Chianti seamlessly: spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts, no excess manipulation, and élevage in used French oak that preserves purity rather than masking it. The 2022 vintage was hand-harvested, fully destemmed, fermented in stainless steel, and aged for 12 months in neutral barrels, resulting in a Chianti Classico that is transparent, soulful, and effortlessly drinkable—one reason it has become our best-selling Chianti of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eBenchmark Chianti value:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best price-to-quality ratios in Tuscany—authentic, site-driven Chianti Classico at $32 ($28 on 6+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eHigh-elevation elegance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright black cherry, cranberry, and raspberry fruit layered with tobacco, tomato leaf, and woodland earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003ePure, honest winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic farming, native yeasts, and restrained oak deliver clarity, energy, and unmistakable Tuscan character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eTemperature matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve slightly cool (around 58–60°F) to highlight freshness and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eGlassware tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy bowls work beautifully, enhancing perfume and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eAt the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta with sausage or ragù, roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, pizza, or simple Tuscan fare with olive oil and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43526662389814,"sku":"SOMM2503-LRTA22CHIANTI-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022L_ErtadiRadda_ChiantiClassico_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1741384573"},{"product_id":"2019-tenuta-casenuove-chianti-classico-grevesomm2507-csn19chnti-750","title":"2019 Tenuta Casenuove, Chianti Classico, Greve","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta Casenuove has been making wine in Panzano since before America was a country. It’s a generational obsession with one of Earth's greatest terroirs, today led by Philippe Austruy, a French entrepreneur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanzano sits in the heart of Greve, one of Chianti Classico's four original villages. The soil here—a mix of limestone clay and galestro—sires Sangiovese with a profound complexity, like Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, but for Sangiovese. The “Conca d’Oro” here is a world-famous amphitheater containing some of the greatest Sangiovese vineyards on earth outside of Montalcino. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Tenuta Casenuove went organic, joining Tuscany's first \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiodistretto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a collective of growers committed to working without synthetic anything. Every vine gets hand-harvested into small crates designed to keep berries intact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 vintage was excellent: A cool spring built water reserves. Summer stayed balanced—no heat spikes, no deluges, just periodic sprinkles. Harvest stretched into mid-October, letting every cluster hit optimal ripeness. The result? Fruit with the concentration of a hot year and the freshness of a cool one. The wine is just spectacular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA “Giant-Killer” kind of Upset:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This wine didn't just score well—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit matched Fontodi's $200 flagship Flaccianello,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to Antonio Galloni. He called it “One of the Most Impressive Wines of the Year.” It’s $29.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalloni’s note \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis worth reprinting in its entirety: “The 2019 Chianti Classico is a real stand-out. Bright and effusive, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaptivating aromatic presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 is super-impressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoaring floral and spice notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lend brilliance to this layered, vibrant Chianti Classico. All the elements are so well balanced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most impressive wines of the year.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeak drinking window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: At six years old, this 2019 is singing. Tannins have mellowed, fruit has deepened, everything's in harmony. Buy a case today and drink it over the next 10 years. This wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutscored even its own more expensive stablemates, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Gran Selezione and Riserva, from the same year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at cellar temp (58-62°F) in Burgundy or Sangiovese stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2035. This wine will age and develop beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery’s own recommendation is spot-on: ribollita and\/or chicken liver crostini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43809488928822,"sku":"SOMM2507-CSN19CHNTI-750","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019TenutaCasenuove_ChiantiClassico_Greve_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1750369728"},{"product_id":"2022-tenuta-di-carleone-chianti-classico-tuscanysomm2507-tdc22cct-750","title":"2022 Tenuta di Carleone Chianti Classico Tuscany","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSean O'Callaghan was born blind in one eye in Sri Lanka to an Irish tea trader. He studied winemaking in Germany, wrote his thesis, then hopped on a motorcycle and disappeared. He landed in Chianti Classico country and never left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years, he made wine at Riecine in Gaiole, until the Russians bought it in 2012. Then, at age 50, he started over with his own vision. Ten vintages in, that vision is crystal clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO'Callaghan farms 100 hectares across 20 different plots in Radda, ranging from 1,300 to 2,200 feet elevation. The soils alternate between Alberese limestone and Galestro sandstone. Every plot gets harvested separately, fermented separately, then blended like a painter mixing colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four-month maceration is the key. While most Chianti producers extract for three weeks max, O'Callaghan lets the skins and juice mingle for 120 days. The result is Sangiovese with structure and freshness that shouldn't coexist but somehow do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe calls his biggest wine “Uno” and puts his one-eyed logo on every bottle. The locals call him “Il Guercio,” the one-eyed one. At 60, he says his second life just began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% biodynamic Sangiovese, breaking all the rules: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo dusty tannins. No tired fruit. Just pure, electric Sangiovese that tastes like wild strawberries, cherries, and limestone with the kind of energy that makes you want another glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiodynamic farming shows in the wine's clarity and focus: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 13% alcohol, it's refreshingly moderate and measured. The cement aging preserves freshness while the extended maceration builds complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRARITY: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 200 cases made it to America from a total production of 1,000-1,250 cases worldwide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 60-62°F in large Burgundy  or Sangiovese stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2032. The four-month maceration gives it structure to age, but the brightness makes it irresistible young. Perfect with wild boar ragù, aged pecorino, or roast squab with fresh sage and olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43876418125878,"sku":"SOMM2507-TDC22CCT-750","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022TenutadiCarleoneChiantiClassicoTuscany_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1752086619"},{"product_id":"2018-uggiano-roccialta-chianti-classico-riserva-tuscany-somm2508-ura18ccr-750","title":"2018 Uggiano Roccialta Chianti Classico Riserva Tuscany","description":"","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43913774334006,"sku":"SOMM2508-URA18CCR-750","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018UggianoRoccialtaChiantiClassicoRiservaTuscany_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1753831268"},{"product_id":"2019-terreno-chianti-classico-le-bonille-di-soprasomm2510-ter19ccl-750","title":"2019 Terreno, Chianti Classico, \"Le Bonille di Sopra\" Riserva","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ruhne family arrived in Chianti Classico in 1988 with a simple philosophy: let the vineyard speak. In a region where many producers chase international tastes with small barrels and extraction, their Terreno went the opposite direction—large casks, gentle handling, absolute respect for terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Le Bonille di Sopra vineyard embodies everything special about their approach. These south and southwest-facing terraces had to be built by hand—the slopes are that steep. But the effort pays off in perfect exposure and drainage. The soils tell an ancient story: alberese (the compact limestone-clay that defines great Tuscan terroir) mixed with galestro (the friable sandstone-limestone that provides elegance). It's the same geological cocktail that makes Brunello di Montalcino legendary, just 50 kilometers north.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking reads like a manifesto against modernity. Each parcel and clone ferments separately in open 10-hectoliter vessels—small enough to control, large enough to respect the fruit. Natural yeasts only. Manual punch-downs. Then the wine rests for two years in those massive 24-hectoliter casks that preserve fruit while adding structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend tells its own story: 85% Sangiovese provides the backbone, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and longevity (those Tuscans have been doing this since the 1800s), and 5% Colorino—the ancient local variety—brings that distinctive Chianti perfume of violets and herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brunello Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Same limestone soils, same altitude, same meticulous winemaking—at a third of the price. This drinks like baby Brunello because geologically and oenologically, it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93+ Points of Proof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monica Larner doesn't throw around scores like this for everyday Chianti. She recognizes what this family does: this is serious, world-class wine hiding behind a humble appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e660 Cases Only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From a single vineyard on hand-built terraces. This isn't mass-production Chianti flooding the market. It's artisanal winemaking by a thoughtful family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Organic Advantage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified since 2014, but really they've always farmed this way. You can taste the vitality in the wine—that energy that only comes from healthy vines in living soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 45 minutes—this is structured Sangiovese that needs air to show its full spectrum or aromas. Serve at 62-65°F in Burgundy or Brunello stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2034. While it's approachable today with its ripe cherry and forest berry fruit, that “high elegant tannin” structure means it will develop beautifully over the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with the classics: bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragu, or aged pecorino. But also brilliant with rich legume soups—those Tuscan beans and lentils love Sangiovese's acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44203639504950,"sku":"SOMM2510-TER19CCL-750","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019Terreno_ChiantiClassico_LeBonillediSopra.png?v=1760027242"},{"product_id":"2015-borgo-scopeto-vigna-misciano-chianti-classico-reservasomm2603-bor15chi-750","title":"2019 Borgo Scopeto Vigna Misciano Chianti Classico Reserva","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-md md:gap-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-md md:mt-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-md md:gap-lg w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-state=\"active\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:r12s:-trigger-default\" id=\"radix-:r12s:-content-default\" class=\"focus:outline-none\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-md md:gap-y-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-lg flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-62\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBorgo Scopeto is a historic rural complex first documented around the year 1000 as a fortified outpost and farm under the episcopacy of Siena. In the early 14th century it passed to the Sozzini family, a prominent Sienese noble lineage, who over five centuries transformed it into a flourishing agricultural estate with villa, chapel, farmhouses, and cellars focused on vines and olives—wine production here was already of notable importance by the mid-19th century, though not yet estate-bottled. The Sozzini held the property until then, after which it changed hands; in the 1990s, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini and her family (owners of Caparzo and Altesino) acquired and restored it, modernizing the cellars while launching the quality-focused wine program—the first Borgo Scopeto-labeled Chianti Classico arrived with the 1990 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVigna Misciano is the estate’s single-vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva from a 360-meter hillside parcel in Castelnuovo Berardenga on sandy, clay-rich soils, planted at high density (~6,000 vines\/ha) to spurred cordon with manual green work and harvest timed for phenolic ripeness. The 2015 is 100% Sangiovese, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel after soft crushing, then aged 18–24 months in large 30 hL Slavonian oak casks and 500 L French tonneaux, followed by 8+ months in bottle; it shows dark cherry, scorched earth, pressed rose, almond, and coffee on the nose with a dry, elegant palate of firm structure, balanced acidity, and persistent finish reflective of the southeast Chianti Classico edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eClassical Chianti Classico Riserva profile: 100% Sangiovese from a single Vigna Misciano site, long cask aging, and clear Castelnuovo Berardenga minerality without modernist excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStrong 2015 vintage integration: ripe fruit meets solid tannins and tertiary nuance, linking medieval estate roots to contemporary DOCG precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHistoric depth meets modern polish: a millennium-old property now yielding structured, ageworthy wines under expert guidance from Vittorio Fiore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant 30–60 minutes at 60–64°F to unlock aromatics and soften the weave of tannins for savory dishes like bistecca alla fiorentina, game, mushroom ragù, or aged Pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBuilt for the table with stamina over multi-course meals; its ferrous snap and balsamic edge pair with smoke, blood, and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDrinking beautifully now through another 5–7 years, evolving toward leather, tobacco, and underbrush in a cool, dark cellar.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44866240479286,"sku":"SOMM2603-BOR15CHI-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2015BorgoScopetoVignaMiscianoChiantiClassicoReserva.png?v=1772061524"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/italy-wine-tours-chianti.jpg?v=1773683659","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/chianti-classico-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}