The 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baroncole caresses the palate with layers of sweet red berries, flowers, mint and spices. As is often the case when the Baroncole is young, the French oak is just a bit intrusive. That should be less of an issue as the wine ages. I don’t see the 2009 being a long-term wine, but then again, I have often been surprised by the ageability of these Chiantis. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021.
San Giusto a Rentennano is one of Italy’s leading estates. Brothers Luca and Francesco Martini di Cigala are quiet and unassuming. They prefer to let the wines speak for themselves, which they do with great eloquence. Readers might want to check out my complete vertical of San Giusto’s flagship Percarlo, also in Issue 201. From top to bottom, these remain some of the most reasonably priced wines in the world considering the pure quality of what goes into the bottle.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411; Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887
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