Rocca di Castagnoli’s 2004 Chianti Classico is a fresh, vibrant wine, with perfumed, plummy fruit, spice and menthol notes, showing excellent balance and fine tannins on the finish. This excellent value should drink well over the next five years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2012. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898

Racy, with fresh plum, berry and milk chocolate aromas and flavors. Slightly rustic and light, but fun to drink. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add