Monteraponi Il Baron Ugo, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2018 Monte del Drago The grapes for Sileo come

The grapes for Sileo come from a number of organically-farmed vineyards around Cornudella de Montsant planted on calcareous clay soils

perfumed wine from rich tannins and juicy black fruits

but it’s balanced scarily well with flavors on the other end of the spectrum

lemon peel and white peach

It’s fragrant and elegant

Monteraponi Il Baron Ugo, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2018 Monte del Drago The grapes for Sileo comeMonteraponi follows a Burgundy adjacent farming philosophy that seeks to carve out distinct identities for strong red and white wines. The top shelf red from the estate is the organic 2018 Baron'Ugo, a blend of 90% Sangiovese with smaller parts Canaiolo and Colorino for more color and vibrant fruit flavors. This vintage delivers a very clean and polished execution, and there is plenty of freshness, thanks to vineyard positioning at a cool and breezy