The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva Nozzole is a dark wine loaded with super-ripe fruit, smoke, mocha, tar and licorice. This is a pretty extroverted, flashy style for the year, but it works. The tannins are firm, yet beautifully integrated, especially on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756

This is fresh and elegant, mixing cherry and berry flavors with earth and iron notes. Structured, just slightly dry on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 15,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add