The 2016 Chianti Classico Baruffo shows precision and nice, tight black fruit, all backed by freshness, spice and tilled earth. The wine is a bit thinner in the mouth, but that makes it more appealing with a heaping plate of pasta and shaved parmesan. Baruffo is the name of a dog, born in a litter of seven puppies, that stood out because of his mischievous attitude and disheveled black coat of fur. His fun-loving personality is alive today in the 35,000 bottles produced of this namesake wine.