This modern and opulent take on the vibrant, herbal-tinged reds of Tuscany's historic Chianti hills will win over a lot of wine lovers! The Arceno estate has been putting out wine for centuries, but it was California wine pioneer, Jess Jackson, who gave it new life when he bought it in 1994. Here in the southern Castelnuovo Berardenga region, you can find a generosity of fruit character equaled by rich tannins. For their classic everyday bottling, Arceno leans into this character by pairing their Sangiovese with a bit of Merlot, and aging it 10 months in seasoned, small French oak barrels.
The 2021 edition is dominated by a concentrated base of stony earth and macerated plum, and a deliciously fruited core of herbal-tinged strawberry, Morello cherry and blood orange. Finessed top notes of soft leather and flowers add lift to the ebullient fruit. On the palate, its lithe vibrancy quickly grows into ripe-fruited concentration, but infused with a refreshingly juicy, citrus acidity that comes forward again on the finish. The compact fruit texture opens up with time, displaying a subtle undercurrent of crunchy minerality, tapering into a light grip on the finish. This is a great wine for sheep cheeses, hearty pizzas, and citrusy pork roasts. As with most Italian wines, it just gets better with time in the glass!
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Expressive and charming, featuring cherry, strawberry and rose flavors, with flashes of wild herbs and iron. The vibrant structure drives this red's flavors and keeps everything focused. Ends with a long, fruity, minerally and spicy aftertaste. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2040. 8,500 cases made, 6,417 cases imported."
The 2021 edition is dominated by a concentrated base of stony earth and macerated plum, and a deliciously fruited core of herbal-tinged strawberry, Morello cherry and blood orange. Finessed top notes of soft leather and flowers add lift to the ebullient fruit. On the palate, its lithe vibrancy quickly grows into ripe-fruited concentration, but infused with a refreshingly juicy, citrus acidity that comes forward again on the finish. The compact fruit texture opens up with time, displaying a subtle undercurrent of crunchy minerality, tapering into a light grip on the finish. This is a great wine for sheep cheeses, hearty pizzas, and citrusy pork roasts. As with most Italian wines, it just gets better with time in the glass!
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Expressive and charming, featuring cherry, strawberry and rose flavors, with flashes of wild herbs and iron. The vibrant structure drives this red's flavors and keeps everything focused. Ends with a long, fruity, minerally and spicy aftertaste. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2040. 8,500 cases made, 6,417 cases imported."
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