The 2009 Chianti is quite lovely in this vintage. Sweet dark cherries, flowers, minerals, mint and spices are some of the notes that emerge from this tasty unoaked red. The addition of 5% Syrah and 5% Merlot give the Chianti an extra level of fleshiness that is quite welcome. At $12.00 bottle, the Palladio Chianti is a screaming value. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013.
A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620