San Felice, always one of my favorite Tuscan producers, hit the bullseye with this ‘23 Chianti Classico. Its beguiling fragrance is enough to win you over, but what really impresses is the energy and life in a wine from a hot year. Despite a meager 12.5 percent stated alcohol, it delivers the expected ripe profile of a wine from 2023 yet it does so with an astounding freshness and vivacity. Herbal notes accent a smooth texture, which is not so polished as to hide its authenticity. Drink now with grilled meat or hearty pasta.
95 Michael Apstein – May 6, 2026