pure south-facing exposures are typically reserved for Barolo itself
planting vines in Barbaresco by 1860
but with more structure and a savory grip that nods toward Nebbiolo
Pair it with grilled local halibut wrapped in bacon and olives
these vineyards tap into the same historic limestone formations that define the great whites we all obsess over farther north
Rocca di Montegrossi, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023 Capacity:750ml pure south-facing exposures are typicallyChianti Classico is one of the truly great wines of Italyfull stop. At its best, it belongs in the conversation with the great reds of the world. The trick is knowing where to look: Greve, Radda, Castellina, Gaiole, Panzanothese are the villages that matter, the places where Sangiovese finds real shape, perfume, tension, and detail. When the farming is right, when harvest is timed correctly, when levage is handled with restraint and intelligence, you