Bibiano 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose expresses ripe fruit, with a touch of roasted fruit and jam. We find in particular notes of morello cherry, roasted red cherry, crushed blackcurrant, wild blueberry, raspberry coulis, wild strawberry, redcurrant jelly, associated with spicy notes of liquorice, cloves, coriander seeds, a refreshing touch of peppermint, as well as a hint of toasted hazelnut and mild coffee. There are also touches of dried rose, tapenade, bitter cocoa and dried basil in the background. The palate is tight and tannic on attack, but aromatic and juicy. It expresses notes of tart bigarreau cherry, crushed blackcurrant, mountain ash, fresh raspberry, red currant and blueberry, combined with sweeter notes of raspberry coulis, roasted red cherry, as well as cranberry jam with a slight bitterness. We also find notes of tapenade, sweet spices (liquorice, white pepper, ground cumin), herbs (dried thyme, dried basil) and flowers (dried rose, lily). The tannins are young, tight and astringent. The acidity is lively and salivating. Good length, with good bitterness and acidity, with some juiciness.