Italy

Chianti Classico

Medium

Cork

Capraia in Castellina is owned by the historic Rocca di Castagnoli estate in Gaiole. The two properties are managed separately to preserve the geographical identity of each. At Capraia, lower (300m) south-facing vineyards on deep clay are used for the estate’s annata bottling. Conversely, the Riserva hails from plantings on rocky soil at 530m in an area known as Pietrafitta. The cool, windy site is tempered further by a northeastern exposure and surrounding woodlands. Michaela Morris: Very fragrant nose, notes of potpourri. So much firmness and structure on the palate, and lots of zippy, steely acidity. Sara Bachiorri: Restrained nose. Sweet ripe plums and cherries on the palate. Good structure and acidity, ripe tannins and a long finish with lingering fruit. Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW: Some plummy fruit, with additional layers of game, mushrooms and spice. Tannins very firm, acidity high; will age well.

Sangiovese

Capraia, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2016

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Capraia in Castellina is owned by the historic Rocca di Castagnoli estate in Gaiole. The two properties are managed separately t

Capraia, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2016

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