Dievole Chianti Classico Catignano 2021

Nose characterized by red fruits, the perfume opens on notes of blackberry and currant, then continues to present a tertiary complexity made of leather tobacco, graphite and licorice. Warm and juicy on the palate where the notes of ripe red fruit are found. A brilliant red, sporting cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and floral aromas and flavors. As this develops on the palate, notes of earth, iron and wild herbs add detail, showing fine balance and length. Drink now through 2036. Smoky and woodsy notes dominate the nose of this Gallo Nero, with touches of cinnamon and red cherries. Very restrained and almost austere on the nose. Crisp and tense palate with a medium body, firm grainy tannins and a good, youthful finish. Not fully ready to drink. It needs at least six months to hit its maturity. Best after 2025. Dievole's trio of single vineyards are all located within the district of Vagliagli. While Petrignano and Casanova are to the north, Catignano is found in the warm southern stretch at the limit of the Chianti Classico zone. The 11-hectare site sits on a 370-metre plateau characterized by Alberese, or calcareous marls. Dark red cherry and flint take on evocative Tuscan scents of sundried tomato and basil. Full without being lush, this broadens across the palate with black pepper, sweet earth and mint. Gravelly tannins and crisp acidity are integrated and balanced with the firm fruit. Still a bit wound up.