2018 Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Tuscany Italy
$21.99 USD
Winemaker Notes
Made from the estate’s oldest vines, this wine spends additional time in oak, resulting in a more concentrated and structured wine. For example, in their flagship Chianti Rufina Riserva, the wine is aged in oak for an extended period to soften the tannins and allow the flavors to develop complexity. The result is a full-bodied yet refined wine with layers of fruit, spice, and a characteristic minerality that speaks to the limestone-rich soils. As a Riserva, the 2018 Chianti Rufina is designed for aging. Its robust structure and balanced acidity make it a wine that can improve over 8-12 years, developing more complexity and smoothness with time. This vintage is 93% Sangiovese, 7% Colorino, and undergoes about 30 months of aging.