Rocca di Castagnoli, a slumbering giant, seems to have awakened, and there are important possibilities here with over three hundred and fifty acres of vineyards, a capable house oenologist, and one of the most important consulting winemakers in all of Italy. The improvement is already perceptible in the 2001 Chianti Classico, fresh and focused with much fruit, a crisp acidity, and fine persistence. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898

Berry and plum character, with a hint of wood. Medium body. Straightforward finish. Drink now. 4,200 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add