Perched above Radda in Chianti, Monteraponi is a 10th-century medieval hamlet—stone towers, ancient cellars, and vineyards climbing toward the highest elevations of Chianti Classico. At the helm, Michele Braganti (with Alessandra Deiana) champions a pure, traditional, low-intervention style, aiming for finesse and terroir transparency over extraction or showy oak. The Chianti Classico 2021 is certified organic and made with spontaneous fermentation in concrete (indigenous yeasts, long maceration), then aged mostly in large neutral casks a recipe for vivid Sangiovese energy and unmistakable Radda elegance Expect vivid sour cherry and wild strawberry, lifted by violet, Mediterranean herbs and a hint of sweet spice. The palate is silky yet vibrant, with fine, polished tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, savory, mineral finish. A high class Chianti Classico that’s already irresistible, and will reward a few years in the cellar.