($18): The wines from Castello di Uzzano always show well at the comprehensive tasting of Chianti Classico held in Florence every year.   They use only Sangiovese — Cabernet need not apply — for their Chianti Classico and avoid small oak barrels to allow the flavors of the region to shine.  And shine they do.  A gorgeous floral nose predicts enjoyment.  The combination of bright dark cherry-like flavors seasoned with herbs and supported by mouth-watering acidity confirms the initial olfactory assessment. Castello di Uzzano’s 2012 Chianti Classico is a bit weightier than many, but impeccably balanced, without a trace of heaviness.  It finishes with enlivening freshness than makes it perfect for drinking now with hearty pasta.
91 Michael Apstein Mar 3, 2015