{"product_id":"2021-castello-di-meleto-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-750ml","title":"2021 Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eRipe fruit, aromatic herbs and spicy and peppery notes. Full, complex and persistent mouthfeel. Soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful and strapping, the 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is super-expressive right out of the gate. Iron, orange peel, licorice, chalk and white pepper bring out the wilder side of Sangiovese. I would give this a year or two in bottle, as the tannins are a bit imposing at this stage. There's certainly plenty to look forward to. Savory accents linger on the close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vinous, 92 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medium- to full-bodied red has notes of sour cherries, blueberries, violets and tomato leaves. It’s savory and chewy, with firm, grainy tannins and a zesty finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 90 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the bottle with the dark green label, the organic Castello di Meleto 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva shows medium-dark concentration with soft fruit flavors of Morello cherry and blackcurrant. Cinnamon or creamy custard rounds out the mid-palate and gives this Riserva a little more textural heft compared to its peers. This Sangiovese is usually blended with a tiny part of Merlot. The 2021 vintage finishes on an openly sweet note that recalls honey or brown sugar. This wine is ready to drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CANA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31386768867441,"sku":"R 2A","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6837\/files\/gbqtfhbmmdvlowy6rudm.jpg?v=1774829118","url":"https:\/\/www.woodswholesalewine.com\/products\/2021-castello-di-meleto-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-750ml","provider":"Woods Wholesale Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}