The 2005 Chianti Classico (90% Sangioveto, 10% Canaiolo) is a pretty, delicate wine with excellent clarity in its vibrant dark cherries, earthiness, spices, leather and tobacco. The tannins are well-integrated, but could use a little more polish. This Chianti isn’t quite as fresh as most wines in this vintage and ideally it is best consumed over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Unfortunately I was only able to taste a few new wines from Badia a Coltibuono this year. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405