Collezione di Paolo Chianti 2016

For many wine and food lovers Italy means Tuscany, and the wine that put it on the map was Chianti. Paolo Masi is a gifted winemaker who has been delighting fans with his handcrafted Tuscan reds for over 25 years. His Chianti is a notch above most others thanks to his sheer dedication to quality. It’s spot on for value, too. Founded in 1900, the Masi property, Fattoria di Basciano, lies high on a hill overlooking the Argomenna valley and Sieve river, and comprises 25 hectares of vines, 15 hectares of olive trees and vast tracts of woodland inhabited by wild boar. Using both estate grapes and those from quality growers close by, Paolo crafted this silky Chianti. Best enjoyed with all sorts of pasta dishes, roasted vegetable wraps or chicken.