There is plenty to enjoy in the 1999 Chianti Classico Riserva, with much purity of fruit and floral sensations on its nose and a fine intensity of spicy red currant fruit on its shapely palate. Drink: 2005-2012. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

A serious CC, with spicy plum and berry, with lots of wet earth and floral character. Medium- to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a medium, minerally finish. Late release for a '99 Chianti Classico, but well worth the wait. Drink now. 485 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add