The saturated ruby/purple-colored 2000 Chianti Classico Argenina offers up notes of sweet ripe blackberry fruit intermixed with black currants and vanilla, a plump, chunky texture, and a meaty, long finish. What it lacks in complexity it makes up for in depth and flesh. Enjoy it over the next 3-5 years. 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

Characterful red, with minerally berry and a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and a long finish. Drink now through 2005. 1,400 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add