Generosity and approachability are the favourite qualities of the Sangiovese grape for owner Michael Schmelzer, and he believes by going ‘in reverse – Retromarcia,’ from a wine-making perspective, you can produce beautifully expressive wines that best represent the region of Chianti and showcase these qualities of Sangiovese.

‘The wine leads with fragrant notes of cherries and red fruits with enticing herbal aromas of rosemary and thyme. On the palate it is soft, juicy, bursting with gorgeous red fruits. It’s charming, elegant and immediately enjoyable.’