Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino, Vigna Montaperto 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color with slight garnet reflections. The nose is a little closed, but refined, with a certain complexity. Upon contact with the air, it opens up and expresses notes of fresh red cherry, dried red cherry, crushed raspberry, blackberry, as well as fresh flowers (peony, fresh rose), spices (liquorice, a hint of vanilla and grated nutmeg), as well as a delicate minty, toasted hint (dried mint, toasted hazelnut, coffee) and light tertiary touches (tobacco, wet leaves). The palate is lively, tangy and fresh, while remaining delicious. It expresses notes of fresh red cherry, morello cherry, blueberry, blackberry in the background and raspberry, combined with spicy (liquorice, nutmeg, a hint of star anise), herbaceous (mint, a hint of tobacco), chocolatey and roasted (coffee, toasted hazelnut) touches. The finish is persistent, savory and combines notes of tangy red fruits (red cherry, a hint of raspberry) and spices (liquorice, cardamom). A slight tertiary side (tobacco, wet leaves) returns on the finish, balanced by a hint of cocoa and a good bitterness of bergamot tea.