Monte Bernardi Sa’Etta Chianti Classico Riserva Docg 2021 vaucopains-1er-cru wild spice and earthy notes

wild spice and earthy notes adding another layer

red apple skin

Ripe fruit and refined acidity come together in perfect harmony

The summer was extremely dry and veraison was late to commence

Then the colour dims to a deep cherry-red

Monte Bernardi Sa’Etta Chianti Classico Riserva Docg 2021 vaucopains-1er-cru wild spice and earthy notesThis reserve style Chianti Classico (100% Sangiovese) has great complexity and minerality, and therefore requires more time prior to release. Only the best grapes are selected from Saetta, a single vineyard which benefits from the best position, exposure and terrain on our estate. After natural fermentation, in large oak casks, the wine is placed in a combination of German and Austrian oak where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. The wine remains