Mainly 2019s and 2018s reviewed, and assessed as unexpectedly similar. Recently released Riservas and Gran Seleziones to follow in part 2. Pictured are rising star Castagnoli's historic terraces of bush vines.
Walter writes After having tasted the Chianti Classico 2019s and 2018s side by side I was struck by their similarity. Both vintages are very fresh, linear and at times just veering off from being a tiny bit tart. Both also show rather modest alcohol levels, 13.5% on average, while hardly any wine goes over 14%. I have never encountered two vintages back to back where I felt their...