The 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi is a gorgeous wine at this level. Dark red cherries, flowers, mint, licorice and tobacco flesh out beautifully in this generous, inviting Chianti. The 2010 is a terrific wine for the money. Farnetella adds 8% Merlot to Sangiovese in the blend. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014.
I was very impressed with the wines from Felsina’s sister property, Castello di Farnetella, this year. Over the last few years quality has improved dramatically in this entry-level range.
Various American importers, including: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404, Wine Warehouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700, Maverick Wine Company, Binseville, IL; tel. (630) 860-4600, Prestige Wine Cellar, Dallas, TX; tel. (214) 823-9272, DeLuca Liquor & Wine Nevada Wine Agents, North Las Vegas, NV; tel. (702) 669-3916, Baroness Wine Distributors, Denver, CO; tel. (303)934-1300, Transatlantic/Southern Wine & Spirits, Miramar, FL; tel. (305) 625-4171, Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; tel. (410) 633-0400