From Castelnuovo Berardenga in the southern part of this celebrated Tuscan wine appellation, the 2016 Chianti Classico is a deep and penetrating wine from an excellent vintage. This expression shows thick fiber and dense blackberry flavor with plum, prune and cassis. It exhibits inky, tarry intensity. The mouthfeel shows dry, dusty tannins for immediate drinking. Bottle production is large at 500,000 units, and the retail price is a steal.

Black cherry and blackberry flavors are accented by wild herb notes in this Chianti Classico. Mineral and tobacco accents chime in as the firm finish unfolds. Drink now through 2029. 40,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add