This wine is one of the protagonists of the Chianti Rufina denomination and it symbolizes much of the innovation and hard work currently underway to revive and relaunch the Rufina appellation. There is an inner elegance here that comes across as cassis and dry mineral with grilled herb and licorice at the back. The 2012 Chianti Rufina Riserva Lastricato is a wine that will appeal to Sangiovese purists. The finish is silky and fine. Stainless steel, oak vessels and underground terra cotta amphorae are all used to make this excellent value wine.