This is a thin, sharp Chianti Superiore with thorny acidity and zesty aromas of white cherry and cassis. You’ll want to match this wine with a creamy food such as risotto with grated Parmigiano cheese.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 86

Mineral, red fruit and spice best describe this Chianti Superiore from Central Italy. The wine has an easy, informal approach with fresh fruit flavors that would work with zucchini risotto or roast chicken.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 85

This is a disjointed wine with mismatched aromas of natural rubber, talc powder, cherry cola and licorice. The mouthfeel is sharp and bright and the wine tastes tart and crisp on the close.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 83

Seemingly light and jammy; the strawberry and raspberry aromas are soft but fragrant. In the mouth, however, it gets tart fast, where citrus and red cherry mingles. Could use some pizza or pasta to absorb the crispness.——W.E.(4/1/2005)—— 86

There’s superripe fruit and a soft, easy feel to this very jammy wine. Although not complex, the big black-cherry fruit delivers a lot of flavor and the supple texture is quite pleasurable. The finish is plush, with tart acids. Widely appealing for current consumption.——W.E.(4/1/2001)—— 87