A supple, cherry- and plum-flavored red, with hints of flowers, earth and spice. On the elegant side, showing fine balance and finesse, with a lingering finish. Drink now through 2030. 2,667 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

With enough freshness for a creamy mezze penne alla toscana, the Lamole di Lamole 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva shows classic lines and tight contours with fresh berry fruit, forest floor, spice, crushed flowers and mineral. This wine from the celebrated 2016 vintage does not disappoint. The balanced acidity and mild structure give this wine a solid near to medium-term drinking window.

Tightly wound, this reveals black cherry, tobacco, tar and bitter almond notes. The mouthcoating tannins are lively, yet this finds balance in a lean way. Best from 2020 through 2027. 5,000 cases made, 1,900 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

This leans more to the earthy, savory side, offering sanguine, earth, leather and iron flavors and finishing with lightly astringent tannins, remaining vibrant and long. Drink now through 2028. 5,500 cases made, 1,800 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add

Here is a pretty wine with classic and contemporary flair. The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva shows the acidity and the natural freshness you get with Sangiovese, but it also reveals the spice and extra extraction rendered by oak aging. This vintage reaches good balance and offers depth and nuanced intensity. There is some tightness or astringency on the close that is a little hard to shake (especially when the wine is tasted this young). The wine is composed of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo.