San Giorgio a Lapi, Bandecca Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
San Giorgio a Lapi, Bandecca Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Sangiovese (Chianti Classico, Italy), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity very high; oak influence is some. Good with pizza, bolognese, mushroom risotto, lamb.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrizia Cencioni, Rosso Di Montalcino 2021 Patrizia Cencioni · Tuscany | £30.00 | |||
| Payten & Jones, Valley Vignerons Sangiovese 2019 Payten & Jones · Yarra Valley | £29.00 | |||
| Le Gode, Rosso Di Montalcino 2021 Le Gode · Tuscany | £28.00 | |||
| Crociani Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 Crociani · Tuscany | £32.00 |
San Giorgio a Lapi sits in the hills to the north-east of Siena, and this Bandecca Riserva is their most serious statement: a Chianti Classico built around Sangiovese's natural gifts of high acidity, grippy tannin, and a savoury, iron-edged character that makes it one of Italy's great food wines. The 2021 vintage was excellent across Chianti Classico: warm and dry enough for concentration, cool enough for freshness. Think tart cherry, dried herbs, a whisper of leather and dark spice, and a finish that doesn't let go. Whether you're pairing it with a classic bistecca alla fiorentina, a hearty pasta dish, or just enjoying a glass on its own, this Chianti Classico Riserva has heaps of Tuscan charm.