
L'Erta di Radda Chianti Classico 2021
Alcohol: 14% Grape(s): 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Localization: Tuscany, Italy Tasting Notes: This organic Chianti Classico consists of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, with the two grape varieties growing within the same vineyard. The wine presents an immaculate example of a juicy, low-intervention, artisanal Chianti Classico. The Domain: Winemaker Diego Finocchi lives on the northern side of Radda in Chianti, in the heartland of the Tuscan wine-making region. Indeed, the name Erta translates to a steep slope which describes the landscape of Diego's home and his vineyard. At the age of 24, Diego took a punt, bought 5 hectares of a small vineyard next door to the famous Montevertine winery, and took a great step towards his dream of becoming a winemaker. In 2009, Diego achieved this dream and began producing his own Chianti Classico and he has been producing quality wines ever since. Following Diego's great respect for the land and environment which supports him and his family, the v