I am not surprised. I have had great experiences with Chiantis made in a traditional manner during a time when the idea of export friendly was not much of a consideration. Those older varietals like canniolo and colorino added a dimension to older bottles, when well-cellared, just can’t be found anymore. Much as I admire and enjoy the modern iterations of the Felsinas, Fontodis and the like, I do miss the charm and complexities of the old school.
I have a lot of sympathy for this theory. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t bet against the best producers from the '80s and '90s when what you reference was to a very large degree no longer the norm. Many are coming along really, really well.
Oh certainly! I am not intending to denigrate this generation of producers. I’m a buyer for sure and hopeful that they will also gift us with some timeless expressions of this moment we are in, as did their fathers and their fathers before them.
Appreciate the note and sounds like a treat. I’m sitting on a '71 large format (3.7L) and I’m hoping for a similar luck when I pop it.
I bet that wine will be great in large format! Last note on CT from 2019 sounds really good. Fingers crossed for you buddy!
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