Chianti Classico is one of my go-to wines when dining out because of the consistent quality of the category. I’m even more enthusiastic when I see a producer, like Volpaia, whose wines I always adore, on a wine list. So, it was an easy decision to select this 2022 when eating at Follia, an Italian place in New York’s Gramercy neighborhood. Volpaia has reigned in the ripeness of the 2022 vintage in Tuscany with their Chianti Classico, making a balanced wine with great energy that matches its red fruit and herbal nuances. It was a great choice for the spicy cacio e pepe and pappardelle ragu on the table.
92 Michael Apstein – December 24, 2025