Chianti Classico from top producers continue to lead the world in value. Price vs. quality in the Chianti district is at an all-time high, as this 2013 Riserva from Lamole di Lamole demonstrates so well. This is a rich, mouth-watering Chianti that exhibits impressive depth and complexity without losing the balance and elegance that are hallmarks of the best Chianti. Notes of black cherry and oak spice dominate, with a lingering floral touch in the background and smooth, supple tannins that will allow for immediate consumption of a wine that otherwise should do well in a properly maintained cellar for up to 15 to 20 years.
Lamole di Lamole, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
By Robert Whitley