Caparsa Doccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Bordeaux Gilbert’s grandfather planted the foundation

Gilbert’s grandfather planted the foundation of the winery in 1935

The first impression is of fragrant and strong cooked agave

where it was left to mature until it was bottled

"This is a lovely Merlot from a hot vintage that walks a fine line by showing the elegant side of the grape without the excessive ripeness you might expect

single-vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir from the marine sedimentary soils of Yamhill-Carlton

Caparsa Doccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Bordeaux Gilbert’s grandfather planted the foundationDoccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 A single vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva from one of Radda in Chiantis most respected traditional estates, Doccio a Matteo is made from 100% Sangiovese grown at high elevation and aged in large neutral oak. The 2019 offers lifted aromas of sour cherry, red currant, violet, dried herbs, and earthy spice, with a refined, structured palate marked by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Precise,