The 2000 Chianti Classico Riserva tastes as though there were a bit of Merlot in the blend in the ripe plums of its nose, the sweetness and roundness of the flavors, and the absence of the hard tannins of the vintage on the finish. Drink: 2005-2012. Various American importers including Vinarium, New York, NY; tel. (212) 439-9757