Castellare di Castellina, one of my favorite Tuscan producers, succeeded again with their 2013 Chianti Classico. Not gussied up with new oak or Cabernet Sauvignon, Castellare di Castellina sticks with traditional techniques to produce an easy-to-recommend wine replete with herbal and earthy flavors that offset and complement its bright cherry signature. Bright and vibrant, with a lip-smacking succulence, this is what Chianti Classico is all about. It’s perfect for current consumption.
Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
By Michael Apstein