The wine’s mineral backbone
though it makes a superb Calvados-style cocktail if you're so inclined
The warmer south exposure brings riper fruit notes while maintaining Sangiovese's signature savory character
old-school Barolo delivers
The Rocca brothers apply the same traditional methods: native fermentation
Castello di Farnetella, Chianti Colli Senesi, 2023 so060225 cellar offer The wine’s mineral backboneAn easygoing, well made Tuscan red from Castello di Farnetella, an estate owned since 1981 by the Poggiali family of Felsina fame. It sits in the Colli Senesi hills southeast of Chianti Classico, near Montalcino and Montepulciano, farmed organically. This Chianti Colli Senesi is built around Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot, a bright, food friendly red meant for the table. The 2023 is fresh and ready to pour now, no cellaring needed, just an honest,