100% Sangiovese from Chianti Classico (Tuscany), Italy. Organic.

"The Lapini family’s micro-production comes from just two hectares of vineyards, which means only Elena, Luca, and son Pietro work in the vines and cellar, while their bushy Bernese mountain dogs lounge afoot. At their agriturismo they also cure salamis and prosciutto, make olive oil and other specialties, and eagerly welcome guests to taste it all.Their old-vine Fondatore shines next to Elena’s signature gnocchi dish that’s a riff on a classic pesto: in place of basil, toss together fresh mint and fragrant sage, add pecorino, olive oil, garlic, and roasted walnuts. The herbal, grounding aromas in the Tuscan pesto echo the density and depth of this striking riserva." -- Jane Augustine