Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva Bottle:1 Black fruit with a touch

Black fruit with a touch of green pepper

Very meaty nose of cured meat and bacon and a sense of smokey wood

essence of pear and a pretty top note of acacia blossom

but Snake Oil is no slouch

Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva Bottle:1 Black fruit with a touch25 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2025 93 Points Wine Spectator This beefy red relies on its dense texture, concentrated flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruit, and muscular tannins to get its message across. Wild herb, iron and earth notes add depth, while the finish is long and spicy. 90 Points Wine Enthusiast The nose is savory and umami, with aromas of leather, graphite, underbrush, crushed rocks, bitter herbs and citrus swirling in the glass.