This rich red reveals black cherry, black currant, iron and tobacco flavors aligned with a suave texture and refined structure. Balanced and approachable now, yet with enough grip to age well too. Drink now through 2028. 3,500 cases made, 1,800 cases imported.

The 2018 Chianti Classico La Ghirlanda is a soft, forward wine loaded with ripe, sweet Sangiovese fruit. Drink this straightforward racy Chianti Classico over the next handful of years. This is an especially ripe, sweet style. The finish is a but austere, but otherwise the Ghiarlanda is solid.