Arillo in Terrabianca, Sacello 2020 – Chianti Classico

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity, with slight garnet reflections. The nose is a bit reserved, but opens after aeration. It expresses notes of ripe strawberry, morello cherry, red cherry jam, raspberry coulis, crushed blackcurrant (with a touch of crème de cassis), as well as notes of crushed wild mint, basil, dried rosemary, balsamic cream, a very light spicy touch (liquorice, a hint of vanilla) and floral (rose, peony). The palate is juicy, fruity and gourmand. It expresses notes of wild strawberry, morello cherry, roasted red cherry, raspberry coulis, crushed blackcurrant and redcurrant jelly, combined with floral (rose, peony), spicy (licorice, a hint of vanilla), herbaceous notes (crushed wild mint, rosemary) anda hint of balsamic cream. The tannins are powdery and fine, but a bit drying. Nice acidity and fruity substance which balance the tannic structure of the wine. Good persistence in the mouth.