De' Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG 2020 vouvray 20 % Syrah and 10

20 % Syrah and 10 % Mourvèdre totally de-stemmed with ferment up to 3 weeks and aged 2/3 in tank and 1/3 in barrel for 18 months before assembling and bottling and ageing another 4 months under cork before sale

chocolate coated cherries and Black Forest cake aromas with hints of Indian spices

with distinguishing citrus flavours and saltwater minerality

For a variety that looks more like Pinot Noir and coming from a warm to hot climate like Heathcote

deep fruited but almost nervously elegant

De' Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG 2020 vouvray 20 % Syrah and 10Bright red cherry, blackberry, touch of kernel and liquorice on the palate as well. Tannins are firmer, holding an expansive sensation on the palate well. A lasting impression of beautiful savoury character.