2014 Frescobaldi - Tenuta Castiglioni Chianti DOCG, Tuscany

The rich Tenuta Castiglioni, Frescobaldi’s iconic wine, is clearly in a modern key, but holds fast to the qualities of its local terroir. It is splendid purple-red, with violet highlights. The nose lays out intense aromas of bright red fruit, such as wild strawberry and redcurrant, followed by lovely, pungent notes of anise and cinnamon plus subtle hints of cocoa powder. In the mouth, a lengthy, slow-paced progression is accompanied by superb structure, an emphatic acidity, and dense, well-integrated tannins. The finish is nicely fruit-laden.