Carpineto's 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva is a plush and richly layered red wine that offers opulent tones of dried cherry, smoke, resin, tar, tobacco and dry earth or dark mineral. This Riserva shows an austere and masculine style that puts more emphasis on spice and leather than it does fruity freshness. The fruit tones you do get here are redolent of dried plum and black currant. As a result, the wine comes off as offering fewer detailed nuances.

This vibrant red displays black cherry, tar and tobacco flavors aligned with a steely structure. Well-balanced, featuring a dense, long aftertaste that evokes underbrush nuances. Drink now through 2020. 13,500 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add