Tenuta San Jacopo “Poggio ai Grilli” Chianti DOCG Riserva 2019 — Tuscany, Italy — 1.5L Magnum

Produced from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Montepulciano, Poggio ai Grilli Riserva comes from Tenuta San Jacopo’s organically farmed estate vineyards near Cavriglia, situated around 300 meters elevation with south/southeast exposure. Following a long 25–30 day maceration, the wine completes malolactic fermentation and receives extended maturation before release. The excellent 2019 shows classic Tuscan notes of sour cherry, plum and dark cherry layered with sweet spice, tobacco, leather, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic nuances, with a warm, full palate, supple tannins and a savory finish. The 1.5L magnum format should allow this structured Sangiovese-based wine to evolve particularly slowly and gracefully in bottle. 92 Points — Luca Maroni