Vietti

ViettiTop notes of rose, strawberry and cherry are underscored by earth, menthol, iron and tobacco flavors in this elegant yet intense red. Fluid, with a texture that borders on viscous and excellent definition on the long, complex finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. 510 cases made, 175 cases imported. Published on February 28, 2025

Moderate reduction dominates the nose with the exception of soft citrus nuances that are also present on the rich and relatively full-bodied flavors that exude a lovely and refreshing salinity on the sappy

the perfume pops with extremely ripe

Expands with air and picks up notes of candied licorice and mocha that carry through a very long

More than half of this wine is cabernet franc and it shows in its penetrating minerality and serious tannic spine

with very fine tannins and a long finish

but especially over the last decade or so

The 2018 Indaco is classy and polished to the core

sexy fruit and plush tannins

In that sense

The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva le Baròncole (97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo) is extraordinary and is among the finest editions ever produced

finely grained frame and addicting juiciness

Pierre Rovani has raved about this wine in the past