Vescine-Castelvecchi Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 Vina Kobal the Brut Blancs de Blancs

the Brut Blancs de Blancs impresses for its balance

Château La Grave Figeac — ~6

the 2010 Pavie delivers tantalizing suggestions of candied violets

structured red built on blackcurrant and dark-berry fruit

Vescine-Castelvecchi Lodolaio Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 Vina Kobal the Brut Blancs de BlancsThe Castelvecchi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio (with 15,000 bottles made) shows the elegance and pleasantly downplayed character of this vintage that started cool and ended on a much warmer note. The aromas have turned toward a slightly more complex side with cherry liqueur, licorice, earthy iris root and candied apricot. Dark concentration and a generous, mid weight style define the mouthfeel. The wine is true to Sangiovese, and fruit comes