San Giorgio a Lapi, Chianti Classico 2023
San Giorgio a Lapi, Chianti Classico 2023 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 little. Good with pizza, bolognese, mushroom risotto, lamb.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chianti Poggiotondo (Organic) Poggiotondo · Tuscany | £19.30 | |||
| Chianti Classico Brolio Ricasoli Half 2024 Barone Ricasoli · Tuscany | £16.00 | |||
| Chianti Classico, Pèppoli, Antinori 2024 Antinori · Tuscany | £22.00 | |||
| San Giorgio a Lapi, Chianti Colli Senesi 2024 San Giorgio a Lapi · Tuscany | £13.70 |
San Giorgio a Lapi sits in the heart of Chianti Classico, and their 2023 is a proper expression of what this zone does so well: Sangiovese with energy. There's ripe red cherry up front, a flicker of violet, and behind it the earthy, spiced backbone that gives Chianti Classico its character; the sense that the wine knows where it comes from. The tannins are smooth rather than grippy, and the acidity keeps everything lively and fresh. This is a wine for the table, not the trophy cabinet. It's generous without being soft, and structured without demanding patience. Drink it alongside something Tuscan and simple: a plate of pici, a chunk of pecorino, a good reason to open a bottle on a Tuesday.