The 2004 Chianti Classico La Pieve is more expansive on the palate, where it reveals generous sensations of dark cherries, plums, licorice and menthol in a powerful, somewhat rustic – but beautiful – expression of Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, with superb definition as well as length. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
Importer: A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411