CANONICA A CERRETO CANONICA CHIANTI CLASSICO RESERVA NO PTS 2015

Medium-ruby with a brick edge. A classic Tuscan nose of dried cherry, leather, and sandalwood spice. Balanced and juicy, the palate displays red-cherry fruit, dark plum, and cassis.

Cedar, vanilla, and savory herbs pick up speed on the midpalate before umami heightens the intrigue. A medium-toast finish keeps the fruit and spice nicely angular. Well integrated and just now starting to show its true worth, this is an excellent value from a historic property in the prime area of Castelnuovo Berardenga.