2017 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva

From: Tuscany, Italy Varietal: Sangiovese Tasting Notes: Produced from estate-owned vineyards located on the picturesque Tuscan countryside, located in the heart of the DOCG area. Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva showcases an elegant display of persistent raspberry and vanilla aromas, with a full-bodied texture and lengthy finish of black fruits. Aged for at least one year in a combination of French Barriques and Slovenian oak casks, followed by 6 months in steel and cement vats. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with further aging ranging from 3 months to over a year depending on the vintage. Pairing: We’re going specifics here, and you won’t regret a second of it! Garlic Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine or Eggplant Parmesan are two incredible wine pairings for the season and this scrumptious Chianti Classico Riserva, and you should make a night indoors of enjoying either one (or both!). Both of these recipes come from the NY Times Cooking subscription, but you can find ea