A wonderfully fine and elegant Chianti, not striving to win gold medals with dollops of flashy oak aromas and flavours, but striving, instead, for integrity of character. The Sangiovese was harvested by hand and fermented using wild yeasts and although it spent a year in barrel, that time has just harmonised the various influences that come together make a great wine: fruit, acidity, soil, tradition, varietal character, tannins, ageability and regional personality. 13.5% alc. Drink now-2035

Press review:

Vinous: “The 2022 Chianti Classico La Misse di Candialle is a fabulous straight Chianti Classico. The 2022 is a decidedly rich edition of La Misse, but it retains the purity that is such a signature of the best wines here. Dark red cherry, red plum, mocha, spice and rose petal build into the creamy, resonant finish. A dollop of Colorino rounds out the blend of Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera and Canaiolo. Aging took place in 80% cement and 20% cask. As appealing as this is, a year or two in bottle should help the tannins soften further. Drink now-2034.“ 92 points