Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Castellina 2021

The nose is earthy and floral, with aromas of top soil, tulips and cherries, plus a bit of chocolate for nuance. The palate brings an intensity and layering of flavors that makes you sit up and pay attention, as an umami earthiness emerges first, then high notes of sweet cherries, and finally a finish where that hint of chocolate from the nose takes over.