Sophisticated nose of cedar, peach pits, plums and mulberries, with a hint of sage. It’s creamy and supple, with a medium to full body. Excellent length. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Le Miccine's 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is a delightful surprise and a good value too. This shows good energy and pristine aromas of dark and purple fruit, spice, blue flower and crushed mineral. The wine is soft and yielding to the palate with a pleasant texture and concentration, and it has a characteristic spot of acidity on the close. The fruit is certified organic. This is a 5,000-bottle production.

Don Alberto Riserva is a fundamentally food-friendly wine that shows integrated structure and acidity that could pair with a long list of international foods. Aromas here include cherry, almond and light touches of exotic spice.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 88

This lavishes on decadent aromas of lively blueberry, sweet chocolate and vanilla cream, creating an ensemble that is rich and intense but not overwhelming in concentration or density. Le Miccine is an American- owned winery in Gaiole-in-Chianti, run by Clifford and Donna Meneghetti Weaver, with help from legendary enologist Vittorio Fiore.——M.L.(11/1/2007)—— 91

Very tight and woody, with aromas of charred hamburger, leather and toast. Cherry, burnt bread crust and smoked meat on the palate lead into a fresh but oaky finish, where popcorn is identifiable. Overall it’s racy and tasty. A stand-up contender. ——W.E.(4/1/2005)—— 88