Caparsa Doccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Bordeaux "This is a lovely Merlot

"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

Inspired by the Sauvignon wines of northern Italy

single-vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir from the marine sedimentary soils of Yamhill-Carlton

(They produce wine from over 30 appellations

Despite being labeled extra brut

Caparsa Doccio a Matteo Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Bordeaux "This is a lovely MerlotDoccio 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,