Caposaldo Chianti 750 ML

This has aromas of charred earth and ripe plum. The simple palate offers dried cherry, clove and a hint of rusty iron alongside pliant tannins. Producer Information Caposaldo is an Italian wine brand producing wines from the classic Italian wine regions of Tuscany, Veneto and Lombardy. The estate's product line includes wines produced from well-known Italian grape varieties like Moscato, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, and Glera – also known as Prosecco. The wine portfolio is designed to be approachable and well-suited to a broad range of consumer palates. It intends to set the benchmark for Italian winemaking with Caposaldo translating to 'benchmark' from the local dialect. The flagship from the portfolio is the Chianti DOCG, sourced from the hilly provinces of Arezzo and Siena in Tuscany. The blend of 75 percent Sangiovese with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malvasia is oak-aged in vats for six months prior to bottling.