This producer turns out a relatively austere, tannic, tight-fisted style of Chianti that is not my favorite, but one has to admire the wines' purity and structure. The wines are more architectural than hedonistic. With that in mind, readers would be better off spending the $16 asked for the 1990 Chianti Classico than over twice that amount on the single vineyard wines, which are only negligibly better. The 1990 Chianti Classico is an elegant wine, with a pure, ripe cherry-scented nose, supple, medium-bodied flavors, fine ripeness, and a tasty, spicy, long finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Divino, Chicago, IL.

Quite light for the vintage; reminds us more of a good Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Very perfumed, with strawberry aromas and flavors, and quite lean and delicate on the palate. Drink now.??–null??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add