94 points, James Suckling
This wine captivates with red tart cherries and vibrant red fruit, lifted by high-intensity aromatics that reveal layers of savory dried mushrooms, wild herbs, and subtle floral undertones. The palate is driven by vibrant acidity and substantial, well-developed tannins, hallmarks of the cool 2023 growing season giving the wine impressive structure and balance. With time in the glass, it evolves beautifully, shifting to highlight different nuances and textures, a clear sign of its age worthy potential. Refined yet powerful, it offers both complexity and versatility at the table.
See something unusual on your Chianti Station cork or in the wine after opening? It’s a deposit of quercetin, and it can be quite common in 100% Sangiovese wines (and often in Merlot, too). In Italy it’s something they see much more frequently and may be one of the historical reasons why the Chianti vineyards were commonly planted as field blends. Rest assured, it is not a dangerous compound or a sign of spoilage; rather, it is a powerful antioxidant (and an expensive supplement at the health food store). Read more about the phenomenon here.
Enjoy with mushroom risotto, pasta with rich tomato sauce, or roasted chicken with herbs — flavors that complement the wine’s lively acidity and layered character.
Our Chianti Station Vineyard is home to the oldest Sangiovese vines in North America, planted in 1910. The vineyard is named after a small railway station that once operated alongside the vines and served as a vital hub for bringing the Seghesio Family grapes to market. Our smallest production wine, Chianti Station is a very special wine that serves as a living link to our history and that of winemaking in Sonoma County.
