Collezione di Paolo Chianti (half bottle) 2020

Since graduating top of his class at Florence’s wine university, “Paolo Masi has made an excellent impression with the estate wines of his family property,” writes top critic Robert Parker.

Excellent impression, indeed. Italy’s top wine guide Gambero Rosso has famously praised Paolo’s wines for their “irreproachably clean fruit and abundant personality.” And here’s Wine Spectator on their price tag: “Looking for a good Chianti that won’t break the bank?…always a good buy…excellent value.” (Such good value that Paolo’s 2009 Riserva ranked as Wine Spectator’s No. 1 “outstanding” Chianti buy of 2013.)

This latest release will show you why top critics and customers enjoy Paolo’s wines so much. Bright red-purple in color, Collezione di Paolo 2020 displays inviting aromas of blackberry, cherry and violets, with an abundance of elegant cherry fruit (Sangiovese’s calling card) on the palate.

The convenient half bottle (375ml) makes it perfect for sharing over dinner. Paolo recommends it with an antipasto platter (try tangy Pecorino cheese and slices of spicy Sopressata) or Tuscan staples like steak Florentine and ribollita, a hearty soup made with bread and vegetables. But your favorite pasta or pizza will also be tasty.

Be sure to act quickly. This is a perennial best-seller and Paolo could only make so much…