Villa Cerna Chianti Classico 2016 750ml

Renaissance villas tell stories through architecture; Villa Cerna tells them through wine. This 2016 Chianti Classico emerges from an estate where centuries of history infuse every bottle, now showing the perfect marriage of tradition and time.

The legendary 2016 vintage gave Villa Cerna material worthy of their heritage. Perfect conditions throughout the growing season meant fruit of exceptional quality, which the estate's traditional approach preserved beautifully. Now, years later, we see the full realization of that potential.

The evolution has been textbook. The nose presents mature Chianti Classico in full glory - dried cherry and fig mingle with leather, tobacco, and dried roses. There's a patina of age that adds complexity without diminishing vitality, like Renaissance frescoes that grow more beautiful with time.

On the palate, this wine has hit its stride. The tannins have mellowed to perfect integration, creating a seamless flow of flavor. Dark fruit notes are balanced by savory complexity - mushroom, tea, and herbs add layers. The finish seems to echo through ancient halls.

Villa Cerna's 2016 Chianti Classico has reached its moment. This is wine at its peak, offering immediate gratification while promising several more years at this plateau. For those seeking Chianti Classico that combines historical significance with contemporary quality, Villa Cerna delivers nobility in a bottle.