Grapes: Sangiovese (95%), Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera (5%) 24 months in traditional large Slavinian oak barrels 2000-3000 litre with an additional 3 months in bottle ABV: 14% Extreme climatic conditions: persistent drought and heat (from December 2022-August 2023), with few interruptions. Change in weather in mid-August with hailstorms and cloudbursts. Good September. 8 days of torrential rain at the end of September. Some grape losses, very low yields (too hot for too long). Wines surprisingly fresh and fruity at racking, very dark in colour. The Chianti Classico 2022 has an impressive olfactory impact, as if you were sticking your nose into a basket of fresh fruit. The drinkability is lean, satisfying. Acidity and tannins are balanced, pleasant persistence on the palate. Already a very enjoyable wine, bottle ageing will perfect it further. Decanter, 93 pts. Tasted by: Michaela Morris (at Vinitaly, Verona, 16 Feb 2025) Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030 To soften Radda’s racy acidity and ‘grumpy tannins’, Roberto Bianchi vinifies with whole berries. He also uses a type of submerged cap maceration for 40% of the mass. The separate lots are blended before long ageing in 30-hectolitre casks. Despite its deeper-than-usual hue, the 2022 flaunts its signature appetising aromas. Raspberry, strawberry blossom, cranberry bush and juniper waft in succession. The palate too is more densely weighted than previous vintages, though this is relative as it still lands nimbly in the midweight category. So much inner tanginess and tautness, with powdery tannins clearly drawn around the edges. Price per case is subject to change with international shipping and exchange rates.
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