The Castelvecchi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio (with 15,000 bottles made) shows the elegance and pleasantly downplayed character of this vintage that started cool and ended on a much warmer note. The aromas have turned toward a slightly more complex side with cherry liqueur, licorice, earthy iris root and candied apricot. Dark concentration and a generous, mid-weight style define the mouthfeel. The wine is true to Sangiovese, and fruit comes from the estate’s highest vineyards.
92 Pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
