I may have slightly overrated the 1996 Chianti Classico Le Masse di Greve. Its austere, dry, leathery personality, and tannic finish are cause for concern. Nevertheless, there is attractive sweet strawberry/cherry fruit behind the wine's framework. If that component emerges, and the tannin and structure recede, this wine will be at least a mid-eighty point effort. If not, my score may look exceptionally generous. This wine's painful level of tannin will be appreciated primarily by masochists. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Pretty blackberry and cherry aromas. Medium-bodied, with slightly austere tannins, a dry finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add