Vibrant dark cherry is handsomely balanced against toasty oak in this elegant bottling. The solid fruit wears coffee accents and a mineral note; bright acidity keeps the fruit and palate lively. Finishes long with tart cherry flavors and solid, even tannins. With the new DOCG laws, this former Super Tuscan Vino da Tavola is now a Chianti Classico Riserva.
— W.E.
(4/1/2001)