2018 | Tenuta Casenuove Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | Tuscany Verdelho and brandied cherries linger seductively

and brandied cherries linger seductively after each sip

sweet spices and wild berries

The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a straightforward focused bouquet with brambly red fruit briary and tea leaf aromas though it just lacks the assertiveness and intensity you seek from a Grand Cru

Shows good intensity and focus

and very long on the finish

2018 | Tenuta Casenuove Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | Tuscany Verdelho and brandied cherries linger seductivelyThe 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva, 100% Sangiovese, is a dense, powerful wine. Black cherry, leather, licorice, intense chocolate and menthol are dialed up. This is an especially rich, concentrated style, and this is a good bit of oak, but it all works so well together. 94 Pts Vinous