Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

Notes of red plums and bramble berries with dried rose petals, red licorice and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with chalky texture and vivid fruit. Tannins are velvety and ripe. Racy and spiced on the finish.

The nose balances the sweetness of cherries and strawberries with savory aromas of stone, hot tar and coffee grounds. The palate leans into the fruit notes, but a smear of bitter orange jam adds texture, with focused tannins and potent acid emphasizing a smoldering heat.