In 2006, Giovanna acquired the rights to an exquisite 1.5-hectare vineyard a couple of miles up the road from the cellar called Chiesa Monti. With a stonier soil profile and a lower clay content than her home turf, the vines here, now over a decade old, used to be blended into 'Cinque' in their younger years, but now they are ready for prime time. The 2022 'Chiesamonti,' from a vintage marked by intense summer heat, is outstanding. The tannins can sometimes lean coarse, but that burst of summer sun ripened the fruit to a dazzling intensity, shaping a wine that’s both vibrant and unabashedly bold. Silken curves frame a heart of dark cherry and plum, layered with blood orange, rose petal, lavender, and spice. It’s pure allure, nothing short of irresistible. The 2022 drinks quite right well now – even better down the line – with a generous decant.