Dense and still raw, this delivers ample black cherry and dark plum fruit along with dense tannins and a solid, intense profile. There is a fresh beam of acidity and a long aftertaste of earth, iron and tobacco. Best from 2022 through 2038. 416 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

Dense and racy, this red exudes cherry, leather, tobacco, tar and mineral flavors. Very traditional in style, with great finesse and length. Echoes fruit, tobacco and mineral elements on the finish. Best from 2019 through 2028. 500 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

A mix of cherry, cedar, tobacco, iron and leather flavors is backed by light, granular tannins in this red. With air this turns supple, showing fine balance and length. Drink now through 2021. 666 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

Graphite, sandalwood and sanguine aromas give way to cherry and strawberry fruit notes in this complex and maturing red. Firms up on the finish, with a solid grip of tannins, but persists, with a spicy coda. Drink now through 2019. 600 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

The 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva is a big, powerful wine that muscles its way across the palate with impressive depth and concentration. Here, too, the style is on the quirky side, but there can be no doubting this is a wine with considerable personality. Dark cherries, flowers and French oak linger on the finish. With a little more attention to cooperage this could be a significantly better wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202