It’s young and will just get better in the bottle, but it’s drinking well right now. Aromas of cherry intermingled with spices and notes of cedar invite further exploration. In the mouth, flavors of cherry, plum and a bit of tobacco are enlivened by Sangiovese’s reliable mouthwatering acidity. The wine finishes with chalky tannins. Winemaker Lawrence Cronin’s New World winemaking experience in California, Australia, New Zealand and Chile shows in the supple fruitiness of the wine, but his Sicilian roots bring restraint as well as a lean structure and a delightful savory character.
Tenuta di Arceno, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
By Rebecca Murphy