2023 Mannucchi Droandi Chianti Colli Aretini

Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and dried herbs lead into tobacco, cedar, and warming baking spices, accompanied by subtle notes of violet and earth. On the palate, the wine shows a medium body with lively acidity and fine tannins supporting flavors of cherry, red plum, and cranberry. Savory elements which include baking spices & leather plus a light herbal character emerge through the mid-palate. The finish is clean and moderately persistent, leaving impressions of red fruit and gentle spice.

Mannucci Droandi is a historic, family-run estate based in Montevarchi in the Chianti Colli Aretini, part of eastern Tuscany. With roots dating back to the early 20th century, the winery focuses on traditional Tuscan varieties, particularly Sangiovese, alongside native grapes such as Canaiolo and Colorino. The estate combines longstanding vineyard holdings with a practical, quality-driven approach to both farming and winemaking, emphasizing balance and regional typicity over heavy extraction or modern styling. Wines from Mannucci Droandi tend to be structured yet approachable, showing red fruit, herbal notes, and firm acidity, reflecting both the warmer inland climate of the Colli Aretini and the estate’s commitment to producing authentic, food-oriented expressions of Chianti.