This wine is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino. The 1998 Chianti Classico spends approximately 18 months in various sized wood barrels, of which 20% are new. It is bottled unfiltered. Tuscany's well-known consultant, Luca d'Attoma, assists in the winemaking. The wine exhibits a dark ruby/plum color as well as a sweet bouquet of herbs, saddle leather, and cherry fruit, good acidity, medium body, and a pleasant finish. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484