Deep ruby red colour. Intense and rich on the nose, with a pronounced sensation of ripe red fruit and spices. The palate is warm, and smooth with a good structure and balanced tannins.

Although not classed as a Riserva, with its immensely refined organoleptic qualities, generous body and extensive age ability, it has the characteristics to be a great companion of full flavoured entrees such as roasts and game.

Stored properly it can age for 5/6 years. Serve at 18/20 °C.

This wine provides proof positive of how Sangiovese succeeds in expressing different aspects of its character depending on the soil in which it is cultivated, the different clones used, and the type of vinification applied.

Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant'Alfonso is one of the winery's most well-established wines and one of the prestigious crus produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes cultivated exclusively on the Sant'Alfonso estate. Based on the studies and experiments conducted in the vineyard, it emerged that the most clay-rich and least gravelly soils of this estate, combined with the use of specific clones of Sangiovese, caused the grapes to develop and mature with a higher concentration of polyphenols and aromatic substances.

The result is this opulent, juicy Chianti Classico, which is awash with fruity overtones of cherries and blackberries, as well as spicy notes of liquorice and coffee. It also boasts a well-balanced, pleasant structure on the palate.

"A firm and linear red with crushed stone to the cherry and chocolate character. Medium body. Lightly chewy finish. A little tight now at the end. Drink after 2024."
93 points.
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (August 2023)