This is a fun and easy-drinking wine for informal occasions with your favorite Italian dishes. The 2017 Chianti Classico Brolio is a mid-weight red that opens to a rich ruby color and bright garnet highlights. The bouquet is perfectly clean and pristine, something that can't always be said of entry-level Sangiovese. This wine has crossed all its T's and dotted all the I's. The bouquet is rich and forthcoming with wild berry, blackberry and plum. Fresh acidity pops in on the finish. The blend used here is 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very generous 460,000 bottles were made, and this price point hits that value wine sweet spot.