The 2008 Chianti Classico is a plump, juicy red loaded with dark fruit, leather, spices and licorice. This is a surprisingly rich, dark Chianti Classico for Radda, where wines typically show more fragrance and subtlety. Fine mineral notes add verve and focus on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016. Importer: Superior Wines LLC, Cranford, NJ; tel. (908) 276-8826

A solid Chianti Classico, with a rich, powerful palate of licorice, cherry and berries. There's lots on the finish. Drink now. 415 cases made, 165 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

Concentrated, thick and dark in appearance, this lush Chianti Classico shows a dark ruby color and flavors of black cherry, cassis and cola. It feels a warm in the mouth, with a powerful finish.——M.L.(2/1/2012)—— 86