Aromas of cherry chocolate, pomegranate skins, bark and moist earth. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins and juicy acidity, giving it tension and crunchiness. Bright and vivid red-fruited finish. Drink now.

A solid red, this boasts black cherry, blackberry, earth, iron and tobacco flavors. Tips toward dry, lightly astringent tannins on the finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now. 43,300 cases made, 29,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

An elegant style, offering black cherry, blackberry, iron and earth flavors, with a hint of wild herbs. The vibrant structure keeps this focused and drives the lingering finish. Drink now through 2033. 61,000 cases made, 40,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

The 2015 Chianti Classico is a simple and streamlined wine with a food-friendly disposition. You could pair this no-fuss value wine with a lunch omelet topped with fresh garden herbs and dill. The straightforward assembly sees 90% Sangiovese enhanced by the softness, color intensity and mild structure of 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino. With 800,000 bottles produced, this cheap wine should be easy to locate.

A thick layer of tannins underlines cherry, bitter almond, leather and earth flavors in this red, which is astringent and leaves a crisp apple note in the end. Drink now through 2021. 61,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add