A pretty red, this boasts cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors. Straddles the fence between elegant and powerful, with the firm structure and vibrant acidity keeping this focused and long. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2045. 3,166 cases made, 405 cases imported.

The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva is a smooth and supple wine with plenty of dark fruit, cherry and toasted spice that reflects a warm growing season. All of these organic wines from Brancaia are impeccably put together and show no hard edges thanks to careful fruit maturity and oak aging. This Riserva has sweet tannins over a mid-weight finish. Production is 38,000 bottles.

Cherries, wet stones, graphite and balsamic vinegar on the nose with just a hint of soil and wild herbs lead onto a palate that's more stony and red cherry, finished with a fresh, herbal burst of mint and fennel.

The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva offers up hints of macerated dark cherry, mocha, licorice, cinnamon and new leather. Deep and substantial on the palate, with terrific depth, the 2020 is showing beautifully today. It's a rich, heady Riserva to enjoy now and over the coming years.