The 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva is laced with sweet dark cherry, rose petal, licorice, orange peel and cinnamon. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2017 offers quite a bit of intensity in a translucent style that is quite appealing. The substantial finish suggests the 2017 will enjoy a decade or more of positive development in the cellar.

Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media (93)