The Superiore designation means stricter production and aging requirements than wines designated Chianti. For this wine, that translates to aging for four to five months in barriques of unspecified origin, although barrique usually means French oak. The wine has a deep ruby color, earthy nose with dark fruits and smoked meat notes. Light bodied and dry with medium tannins and 13.3% alcohol, this Chianti Superiore has a short finish and a good price.
