This Chianti knocked us out! Monteraponi is in Radda; the vineyards are at high altitude (from 400-500 meters above sea level), and this wine is carefully made in a very traditional manner with fermentation taking place in cement tanks, followed by a long maceration (kept on the skins for 25 days), the wine is aged in large neural oak and is not fined or filtered. Only indigenous varieties are used; Sangiovese principally, of course, with the addition of a little Canaiolo and Colorino. This is incredibly aromatic while the palate is vibrant, intensely flavorful, distinctive, and one of the best examples of Chianti Classico we’ve tried in a long time.“The 2023 Chianti Classico is endowed with exceptional class and purity, despite the challenges of the growing season. Black cherry, cedar, liquorice, spice, tobacco and menthol fill out the layers effortlessly. All this needs is a bit of time to soften the contours. The 2023 spent 16 months in cask. Drink through 2038.” – 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous. Very limited.
