Verrazzano Riserva Chianti Classico 2021

Verrazzano Riserva Chianti Classico 2021Full bodied and savory, this has aromas of fruitcake, pipe tobacco, new leather and blue flower. Made with organically grown grapes, the chewy, rounded palate doles out juicy black cherry, baked plum and licorice framed in velvety tannins.

the texture is smooth and layered

The 2017 Ornellaia Bianco is a slightly tweaked blend compared to the 2016 and includes a splash of Viognier

The nose reveals intense and delicate aromas of white peach

Black fruit aromas that continue over the palate

Lovely breadth without any weightiness

Named for the early Russian fur trappers who settled on the California coast in the first part of the 19th century

with impressive balance coming from tight acidity

chocolate covered strawberries or a patio lunch date

A sophisticated bottling

The Riserva di Famiglia is produced only during vintages deemed to meet the high standards

cool wine with crisp acidity supporting nicely ripe fruit flavors and moderate oak spices

It's taken from four hectares in the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary and was co-fermented with a bit of Cabernet Franc