Italy

Chianti Classico

Full

Cork

Riserva

Sa'etta comes from 50-year-old vines planted on pietraforte sandstone. According to owner Michael Schmelzer, this reflects the sun onto the bunches, helping to build tannins and a darker fruit profile. For the 2015, he added about 50% of the stems back to the must, giving it an extended maceration of 60 days. 

This needs lots of air but gradually opens up to reveal plum blossom, dusty red cherry, balsamic herb and heather. It's savoury and earthy on the palate, though still wrapped up in mouth-clinging tannins, with a wondrously textured and fresh finish. Give it time.

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Monte Bernardi, Sa'etta Riserva, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2015

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Sa'etta comes from 50-year-old vines planted on pietraforte sandstone. According to owner Michael Schmelzer, this reflects the s

Monte Bernardi, Sa'etta Riserva, Chianti Classico, 2015

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