Tenuta di Arceno, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Strada al Sasso 2022 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity and light purple highlights. The nose is juicy, fruity, with a touch of maceration (macerated red cherry). It also expresses aromas of morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cranberries and fresh red cherry, combined with a touch of wild mint, sweet spices (liquorice with a hint of star anise, white pepper and nutmeg), as well as toasted hazelnut and toasted wood in the background. After aeration, there are also floral notes of violet and wild rose. The palate is enveloping, juicy and fruity. On the attack, there is a touch of macerated red cherry, complemented by crushed raspberry, fresh red cherry, morello cherry and cranberries, as well as cocoa nibs, liquorice, white pepper and star anise, as well as toasted wood and toasted hazelnut. The finish is savoury, slightly herbaceous (roasted bouquet garni), with fine but tight tannins, balanced by a salivating acidity.