This is the first year the Riserva includes fruit from newly acquired vineyards in San Sano and Capraia. The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is stellar. In fact, the 2019 is the best vintage of this wine I have tasted and that comes through in the wine's darkness and overall intensity. Black cherry, leather, spice, menthol and licorice are all dialed up big time.

A dense, beefy red, with black cherry, blackberry, earth and iron flavors coursing through. Balanced, in a compact sort of way, with a lingering finish of earth and dark fruit. Bright acidity drives the finish. Best from 2024 through 2033.