Castellare Chianti Classico 2022

Sangiovese with a couple of friends, Collorino and Cannaiolo, who seemed to show up as soon as the water started boiling and the amount of pasta needed to be calculated. The three combine for amaro and blood orange juice running over terracotta with enough bright acidity to get through the host’s famous ragu.

Orsumella Chianti Classico 2021

Deliciously ripe and fleshy cherry notes, wrapped delicately in tobacco leaf and a lovely bitter cherry edge in this Chianti that’s sitting more in the plush and weightier.

Tenuta Casabianca Chianti Collo Senesi 2021

A crowd-pleasing bambino that’s got cool dad vibes to match your perfectly worn jeans. Made by a legend, Vittorio Fiore, who’s extracted rich dark cherries and leathery tannins in this mostly, Sangiovese blend. Dinner-worthy, but with lazy, afternoon ease – perfect.