Notes of ripe raspberries and dark cherries with hints of cocoa and bitter spices. Medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and velvety texture. Lengthy and structured. Drink or hold.

The 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi impresses for its understated personality. Sweet red cherries in liqueur, crushed flowers, licorice and mint all come together nicely in this translucent, mid-weight Chianti. The 2010 won’t set the world on fire, but it is a delicious wine for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411; Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887

The 2009 Chianti Colli Senesi is Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino from biologically farmed vineyards that is given a fairly lengthy 20 days of skin contact. In 2009, this entry-level red over- delivers for the money. Soft, plummy red fruit leads to a caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The 2008 Chianti Colli Senesi from Le Calcinaie is a gorgeous, harmonious Chianti loaded with dark fruit. Owing to its recent bottling, this is an especially vinous wine today, but the balance and ripeness are commendable, especially at this price point. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119