The 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva (100% Sangiovese) presents black cherries, smoke and earthiness on a round, soft-textured frame, with a powerful personality, excellent length and fine tannins. It spent two years in a combination of Slavonian oak casks and smaller French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
Importer: Wilson Daniels Ltd, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-966