The 2019 Chianti Classico is well assembled thanks to a generous and fleshed-out texture and nuances of dark cherry and blackberry that transition gently to spice and cured tobacco. This entry-level wine shows good balance overall and flaunts an attractive value price.

Subdued aromas of toasted oak, espresso and baking spice slowly emerge from the glass. The tight palate offers prune, espresso and cocoa alongside assertive tannins that grip the finish.