A dazzling example of a fabulous vintage for Chianti, this full-throttle, opulently-textured, explosively ripe, fruity 1999 possesses a deep ruby color as well as glorious levels of black cherry and berry fruit mixed with tobacco and new saddle leather. It reveals superb purity, a generous mouth-feel with no heaviness, and enough acidity to provide delineation. This ripe, mouth-filling, impeccably balanced Chianti will drink well for 7-8 years, but who can resist its current charms! Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907