Predictably, very tight right now, but opening slowly. Intensely peppery at first, scaring me that the heat of the year would be the predominant characteristic, but it’s receding a bit and allowing the dried cherry fruit and balsamic spice to come through.
UPDATE: Night 2 this wine has become surprisingly scorchy and a bit bitter. I’m leaving the score as is, but this negative development in only 24 hours suggests that this is for early drinking.
Predictably, very tight right now, but opening slowly. Intensely peppery at first, scaring me that the heat of the year would be the predominant characteristic, but it’s receding a bit and allowing the dried cherry fruit and balsamic spice to come through.
UPDATE: Night 2 this wine has become surprisingly scorchy and a bit bitter. I’m leaving the score as is, but this negative development in only 24 hours suggests that this is for early drinking.
Sep 11th, 2021
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
