Lamole di Lamole Maggiolo Chianti Classico 2022

Lamole di Lamole is a very trusted name in a tiny pocket of Tuscany, whose slightly different approach to Chianti Classico is something that should demand every Italian Red lovers’ attention.

For their 93-point ‘Maggiolo’ bottling, they’re still using the required 80% Sangiovese, but the remaining 20% is split equally between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot instead of the traditional local varieties. It’s a small tweak that makes a big difference, especially when you’re working with some of the highest-altitude vineyards in the entire appellation.

These vineyards range from 1800 to 2000 feet above sea level, creating a fairly distinct microclimate that produces wines known for profound elegance, bright acidity, and incredible freshness. Lamole has built their reputation on their ‘height advantage’, and with the help of Bordeaux varietals, these wines have become one of the benchmarks for refined, age-worthy Chianti Classico.