كاستيلو دي أرجيانو سيستي مونتيلتشيو 2022، توسكانا

That sour cherry and fennel combination on the palate is surprisingly bright, and the wine feels much lighter than I expected for something that saw a year in wood.

The nose on this really is something—earthy mushrooms and ripe cherry jump right out, and the sour cherry finish with that touch of fennel keeps it interesting. Even with just one year of wood aging, the fruit stays vibrant and fresh.

The nose is exactly as described—that earthy cherry and mushroom note really stands out. On the palate, the sour cherry and fennel give it a lovely savory edge that makes it perfect with pasta.