Castello d'Albola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Solatio 2011

This 100% Sangiovese boasts enticing scents of fragrant purple flower, new leather, black-skinned berry, star anise and a balsamic whiff of camphor. Smooth and elegant, the vibrant palate offers succulent black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and cinnamon alongside taut, fine-grained tannins.

Thanks to high vineyard altitudes, it has great freshness and balance for the scorching vintage. Drink 2022–2031.