The 2000 Chianti Classico Riserva, which Cotarella aged and bottled but did not ferment, is intense in aroma with some notes of leather, game, and underbrush to accompany the fruit. It is full and concentrated, but also hard and tough. Some bottle time may help, but not substantially. Drink: 2006-2010. Importer: William Grant & Sons, Edison, NJ; tel. (732) 225-9000

Gorgeous aromas of plum, blackberry and violet. Full-bodied, with bright, delicious fruit and refined tannins. Long, long finish. As a Chianti Classico riserva should be. Drink now through 2008. 3,300 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add