Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2022

This has intense spice and and floral character, with violets, bell peppers, morello cherries, cloves and tomato leaves on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Dense and compact palate. Some walnut notes at the end.

Round and supple, evoking black cherry, plum, earth, leather and sweet spice flavors. This is balanced and stays long on the finish, where sinewy tannins and oak spice details linger. Best from 2028 through 2042. 24,000 cases imported.