From the Castellani group, this plump Sangiovese is not a shy or subdued wine. In fact, it delivers a steady stream of mature cherry, blackberry, oak, clove, spice and dark chocolate. There’s a touch of sour bitterness on the finish as well.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 88

Handsome and rich in flavors, this well extracted Chianti Riserva offers beautiful aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and moist earth. The wine is smooth and silky and imparts a very soft, but firm quality of tannin that would pair with a wide range of meat-based dishes.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 90