The 2006 Vin Santo del Chianti shows some of the more oxidative aromas and flavors that are typical of Vin Santo on a medium-bodied frame with moderate sweetness. Burnt sugar, figs, spices and tobacco are woven together nicely. The Vin Santo is predominantly Malvasia and Trebbiano, with a dollop of Grechetto and Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. 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 (847) 430-3887

The 2005 Vin Santo del Chianti caresses the palate with layers of expressive, radiant fruit. Dried flowers, figs, prunes, spices, leather and licorice are some of the aromas and flavors that blossom from this delicious dessert wine. The finish is long and delicate. Readers should plan to open the Vin Santo in advance, as the wine needs some aeration to find its center. The estate’s Vin Santo is made from white grapes, Trebbiano and Malvasia in this case, that are dried for five months prior to being vinified and aged in the traditional small oak casks for six years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. Giacomo Mori is one of my favorite under the radar estates in Tuscany. Quality has been consistently on the rise over the last few years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The 2003 Vin Santo del Chianti is made from Malvasia and Trebbiano that was air-dried for five months prior to being vinified. This is a soft, supple Vin Santo with a gorgeous core of expansive fruit. Plums, prunes, roasted nuts and baking spices come together in this unusually refined, elegant wine. A long, sublime finish rounds out this outstanding effort. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015. Giacomo Mori is an excellent source for pure, straightforward Chiantis loaded with personality. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The estate’s 2002 Vin Santo is the strongest wine in the line-up this year. It is a solid vintage for the late-harvest wines as weather towards the end of the harvest was actually much better than most people perceive. This blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia was harvested during the second week of November. The fruit was dried for 5 months, and the wine spent roughly 5 years in small barrels. It is a pretty, delicate Vin Santo, with perfumed, floral aromatics that lead to suggestions of dried flowers, roasted coffee beans, mint, toffee and spices. There is a hint of botrytis to the fruit, which adds another dimension to the wine. Although not hugely complex, the wine offers notable balance and harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. 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