Casaloste Chianti Classico 2021

Casaloste is tucked away in the hills of Panzano, a spot widely considered the “Filet Mignon” of Chianti Classico. While Panzano is often known for its power and muscle, Casaloste manages to find a sense of grace and levity that we absolutely love. This 2021 is a masterwork of Sangiovese (with just a 10% splash of Merlot to polish the edges), delivering a wine that is as pure as the Tuscan landscape itself.

The 2021 growing season provided the perfect diurnal shift—hot days followed by crisp, cool nights—which translates here into incredible tension and energy. The tannins are present but finely pixelated, lending the wine some serious structure.

It’s organically farmed, traditionally made, and hits that insider’s value sweet spot that we’re always hunting for. This is a bottle that perfectly captures a serious, terroir-driven wine that punches far above its price point. If you’re looking for a definitive snapshot of what makes 2021 such a historic year for Tuscany, this is it.