Buy and Hold for 6-7 Years
"++Slightly odd color, with an almost orangey brown character. Clay and complex fruit in the nose, also with floral hints, perhaps rose. The greeting is big, rich, and complex - showing leather notes amongst the rich fruit and bouquet. The finish is long, with tannins eventually evident as the big burst of flavor begins to fade. Despite the bigness, the body is only middling. Finally, the acidity can be seen well at the end. Enough sweetness to complete the balance leads me to think, along with the bigness, that this Chianti may peak around seven years from this March 2026 tasting."