The 2010 Chianti Santa Caterina is an attractive, unoaked red well-suited for drinking over the next 2-3 years. Sweet cherries, licorice, spices and tobacco flesh out on the juicy finish. Best of all, the Santa Caterina is a fabulous value. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. 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

This red shows depth, featuring cherry, balsamic and earth flavors, backed by muscular tannins. Balanced on the dry side. Drink now through 2015. 3,800 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Select to Add