Typical of the 1988 vintage, Badia a Coltibuono's Chianti Classico Riserva displays a spicy, moderately intense nose of cedar, tobacco, dried flowers, and red fruits. In contrast to the 1990, which possesses sweet, ripe tannin, the 1988 displays coarser, more rough-textured tannin, giving the wine a more compressed and structured feel. There is plenty of depth and ripeness, so this should be one 1988 that turns out to be well-balanced when it reaches full maturity in another 3-4 years. It should keep for 12-15+ years. A Leonardo LoCasio Selection, imported by Winebow Imports, Hohokus, NJ; (800) 445-0620. (See my profile of Leonardo LoCasio's Italian wine portfolio in issue #97)

Well matured, showing attractive aromas of earth, leather and spice. Dried cherry flavors and firm tannins give it a firm finish. Drink now.??–null??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add