Smooth and minty, with aromas of cedar, cherry and milk chocolate. Definitely a fresh and racy offering, as citrus and cherry mix with leather and chocolate to create a classic Chianti flavor profile. Neither modern nor old fashioned; this is what most folks are seeking. ——W.E.(4/1/2005)—— 88

——W.E.(7/1/2003)—— 86

Full and dry, with excellent deep cherry fruit, the Riserva is impressive, and slightly less dense and intense than the Poggio Teo. It is also (at least now) a decidely more refined wine. With its fine mouthfell and even tannins, it shows more evolution, but will still benefit from a year or two of cellaring and hold well into the decade.——W.E.(11/15/2001)—— 90