CANONICA A CERRETO CANONICA CHIANTI CLASSICO RESERVA 2015 skus_1357220 This “great growth” Riesling is

This “great growth” Riesling is from a parcel of extremely old vines (“alte Reben”) that lies directly behind the village and is still referred to by its historical name

with some waxy apple too

Then surprisingly big and tactile on entry

with a core of red and black currant fruit held in check for now by strident tannins and notes of warm loam and cast iron

There is solid complexity to the palate

CANONICA A CERRETO CANONICA CHIANTI CLASSICO RESERVA 2015 skus_1357220 This “great growth” Riesling isDeep ruby red with purple hues and garnet rim; ample, complex, persistent and elegant bouquet with dark berry aromas complemented by fresh, sweet spices, underbrush, leather and tobacco; full bodied with tightly knit, sweet tannins, soft texture, fresh balsamic acidity.