Vallepicciola Riserva Chianti Classico 2019

Aromas of oak at first, but the fruit comes through with air, offering ripe red berries and touches of pressed violets and spicy vanilla. Medium-bodied with tangy oak coating the lightly firm, fine tannins, turning to a more vanilla taste by the end. Meanwhile the fruit remains focused. 100% sangiovese. Sustainable. Drinkable now, but will hold nicely for a few years, too. Score – 92. (jamessuckling.com, April 4, 2023)