The 2009 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous, racy wine laced with red fruit, flowers, spices and mint, all supported by fine, silky tannins. The floral elements are quite prominent and give the 2009 an element of brightness that is highly attractive. This caressing, supple Chianti Classico should be at its finest over the next decade. The Chianti Classico is 100% Sangiovese that spent 12 months in Slavonian oak casks. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.
Unfortunately I was only able to taste two wines from Villa Cafaggio this year, but both are beautiful.
Importer: F & F Fine Wines International, Inc., Rutherford, NJ; tel. (201) 935-5945