Duca di Cardino Chianti Riserva 2015
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The Barbanera family have been making world-class wines, working in some of Tuscany’s best-regarded sites, since the 1930s. Their classy Chianti Riserva was named for Barbanera ancestor Orazio Barbanera, who became an honorary duke when he defeated the Florentines in a field of cardinos (artichokes) – hence the label.
“Generations later, I strive to make wines fit for a Duke ... and this would, I believe, make Orazio proud,” says Marco Barbanera. He goes on to explain that his rare Riserva, sporting 95 points from Luca Maroni, “strikes an elegant balance between a classic sour cherry fragrance and intriguing hints of licorice-infused mocha.”
Riserva means the wine’s been aged a bit longer – here, six months in large oak botti and several months in bottle before release – so you enjoy ‘royally’ delicious, extra-complex flavors of cherry, mocha, and fennel. Reserve it for big family meals (think: a spread of meaty pastas, colorful roasted veggies, crusty garlic bread, and more). Or serve it as an aperitif with a colorful antipasti platter.
The Barbaneras’ wines are popular, so make sure to get your order in early.
The Barbanera family have been making world-class wines, working in some of T...
