Rocca di Castagnoli, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2018

Winemaker Daniele Pagni says that the summer rains complicated the work in the cellar. As the the grape seeds weren't perfectly ripe, he gave a more delicate extraction with less frequent pump overs to avoid bitterness. While tannins are rather slender, this puts the emphasis on the mouth filling summer berries. A cheerful wine that will give plenty of upfront pleasure but best in the next 2 to 3 years.