Villa Cafaggio 2021 Chianti Classico 750ml

In the hamlet of Panzano, Cafaggio’s 30 hectares of vineyard fan out from the hilltop estate, interspersed with forest. A blend of plots with exposures running from southeast to southwest, the annata ages in 30-hectolitre casks. It is replete with fresh sage, fennel and red brambly berries. Pleasant wood notes remain in the background, lending sweet spice complexity. Midweight but not lacking in depth, this refreshes the palate with lively acidity as pliant tannins slowly dissolve.

Score: 90 points -- Michaela Morris, Decanter, 2024