Castello de Meleto Chianti Classico 2022
- 92
- $55
- Drink by: 2026-2034
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Perhaps Italy’s most famous red wine region, which seems to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity, Chianti is doing some wonderful things these days. Bottled under Diam, this is a fine example of what Sangiovese can offer from its homeland. The colour is a fire truck red. On the nose we have spices and herbals, aniseed, a touch of tomato bush and dried herbs, but mostly red fruits. A supple texture, the wine has medium length, sleek tannins and a fine line of acidity. This should all build over time and it will improve further. Well crafted, this is for enjoying over the next five to eight years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
