floral and earthy charms

The deep dark berry notes repeat on the palate

dark and packed with smoldering black and red fruits

The Roagna family traces its genetic roots to Barbaresco (as opposed to Barolo) and these wines are of enormous symbolic importance to them

palate-staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft

San Giusto, Chianti Classico Riserva Baroncole other_regions_australia floral and earthy charmsThis stunning wine hit me out of left field. The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva le Barncole (97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo) is extraordinary and is among the finest editions ever produced. I loved the crisp and pristine nature of the bouquet that gives ample and equal billing to wild berry, toasted almond and blue flower aromas. That Sangiovese typicity is expressing itself at full volume. Because 2013 is a slightly cooler vintage, you get the