Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva 750ml 2018

Tenuta di Arceno’s Chianti Classico Riserva combines ripe plum and red cherry with a silky texture and lively acidity. Earth, dark chocolate and an orange-peel finish give it depth beyond straightforward fruit.

Key details

• Origin: Tuscany, Italy
• Chianti Classico Riserva
• 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 10 months in neutral French oak
• Sugar Level: Dry
• Body: Medium- to full-bodied

Flavor profile

Plum, honeysuckle and forest-floor aromas lead into cherry, blueberry and dark chocolate, finishing with orange peel, cedar and tobacco.

Pairing & serving

Serve around 60–64°F (16–18°C) with lamb, mushroom pasta or aged pecorino. Taste first and check for sediment before gently decanting an older bottle.

After opening & when to enjoy

Recork and refrigerate after opening. Aim to enjoy within 3–4 days for the freshest fruit; a mature bottle may fade sooner. Let reds warm back toward serving temperature before pouring.

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