Tenuta di Arceno 2022 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is concentrated, textured, fruity and luscious. It initially expresses notes of crushed (even macerated) red cherry, morello cherry, as well as strawberry, fresh raspberry and roasted raspberry. Then there are notes of roasted bouquet garni, crushed cardamom seeds, as well as nutmeg and liquorice, combined with a floral (rose petals) and toasted hint. The palate is juicy, fruity, but structured. It expresses notes of tart red cherry, cranberries, raspberry, bird cherry, as well as grapefruit peel in the background. There are also herbaceous (blackcurrant leaf), woody (fresh, toasted wood), floral (peony, lilac) and spicy (coriander seeds, liquorice, a hint of white pepper) notes. The tannins are grippy, even astringent. The finish expresses a salivating acidity and a bitter touch. The finish is medium-length, with a tannic and slightly bitter hint of bird cherry.