The 2009 Chianti Colli Fiorentini Il Castelvecchio comes across as dark, rich and powerful. The inclusion of Merlot and partial aging in oak gives the wine additional dimensions of richness. Hints of leather, licorice and spices add complexity to the dark fruit on the round finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Importers: Atlantic Importing, Framingham, MA; tel. (508) 665-4272; Aventine Hill Wines, Stratford, CT; tel. (203) 386-0615; Domace Vino, Saint Paul, MN; tel.(612) 865-3150

Herbal notes complete the cherry, berry and tobacco flavors in this lean red. Dry and savory, this shows moderate length. Drink now through 2015. 2,000 cases made, 666 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Colli Fiorentini Select to Add