2018 | Vescine-Castelvecchi Lodolaio | Chianti Classico Riserva Lanzarote It’s an excellent Champagne

It’s an excellent Champagne

The nose is rather discreet

Drink now through 2041

honeysuckle & tropical flavors finishing dry with a long lingering finish

2018 | Vescine-Castelvecchi Lodolaio | Chianti Classico Riserva Lanzarote It’s an excellent ChampagneThe Castelvecchi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio (with 15,000 bottles made) shows the elegance and pleasantly downplayed character of this vintage that started cool and ended on a much warmer note. The aromas have turned toward a slightly more complex side with cherry liqueur, licorice, earthy iris root and candied apricot. Dark concentration and a generous, mid weight style define the mouthfeel. The wine is true to Sangiovese, and fruit comes