Caparsa Doccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Bordeaux The first impression is of

The first impression is of fragrant and strong cooked agave

"This is a lovely Merlot from a hot vintage that walks a fine line by showing the elegant side of the grape without the excessive ripeness you might expect

where it was left to mature until it was bottled

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Caparsa Doccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Bordeaux The first impression is ofDoccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 A single vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva from one of Radda in Chiantis most respected traditional estates, Doccio a Matteo is made from 100% Sangiovese grown at high elevation and aged in large neutral oak. The 2019 offers lifted aromas of sour cherry, red currant, violet, dried herbs, and earthy spice, with a refined, structured palate marked by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Precise,