The 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi is fresh, vibrant and beautifully delineated. Dark fruit, licorice, plums and leather emerge from this sculpted, vibrant wine. Firm yet well-balanced tannins support the harmonious finish. There is more than enough balance for the wine to drink well for at least another few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 2009 Chianti Colli Senesi wraps around the palate with an attractive burst of dark red fruit, leather, licorice and spices. There is an immediacy to the 2009 that the 2010 doesn’t have, but I find more persistence and better overall balance in the younger vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620