Spiced red berries, citrus peel, nutmeg and crushed rocks on the nose. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins and juicy acidity. Bright and fruity with mineral chalkiness at the end. Drink now.

This is an extremely bright and versatile entry-level wine that delivers good value. The Borgo Scopeto 2021 Chianti Classico (with an ample 170,000 bottles made) is 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino aged quickly in Slavonian oak casks for one year. You get lots of pretty fruit here with red cherry, blueberry and cassis. There is a hint of soft ripeness on the palate, but the wine ends with pretty earthy sensations and spice.

Borgo Scopeto does a great job with this entry-level wine. The 2019 Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino. The wine shows a lot of spice and ripe fruit, putting it on the darker side of the spectrum. There is plum, blackberry and sweet earth with dusty mineral dryness. This is an ample production of 170,000 bottles (offered at good value).

The Borgo Scopeto 2017 Chianti Classico shows ripe strawberry, plum, scorched earth and other aromas that are indicative of a hot and dry vintage such as was experienced in this growing season. This is an easy and informal expression of Sangiovese with layers of softness and sweetness. Pair it with toasted bruschetta and summer-ripe tomatoes.

Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini's Borgo Scopeto makes competitive and accessible wines. The 2015 Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese with 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino that is aged in Slavonian oak casks for one year. The style is simple and fresh and there is plenty of primary fruit at its core. This mid-weight effort is balanced and inherently food-friendly.