Pretty, with a plum, tobacco and raspberry character that follows through to the palate. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity, plummy finish that's slightly short. Best after 1999. 2,800 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

Everything's in the right place. Beautiful aromas of crushed plums and meat. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, silky-textured finish. Best after 1999. 3,000 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

A lovely wine of wonderful finesse, this is bubbling over with wild berry and plum character, has fine tannins and a long finish. Medium-bodied. Drink or hold. 3,000 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

The 1994 Chianti Classico Riserva possesses a dark ruby color, an attractive, sweet, cedary, black-cherry-scented nose, medium body, some tannin and new oak, but excellent fruit ripeness. It should drink well for 2-5 years. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907

The 1993 Chianti Classico Riserva offers a deep ruby color, and an attractive earthy, tar, spicy-scented nose. This medium-bodied, slightly compact wine possesses a stern personality, but it is well-made. Drink this solid Chianti over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907