This inexpensive 1995 Chianti Colli Senesi offers a medium ruby color, followed by a spicy, leathery, earthy nose with a hint of cherries. The finish is austere, with some of the vintage's hard tannin evident, but this wine is medium-bodied and cleanly made. It will probably never resolve all of its tannin, so readers are advised to drink it over the next 3-4 years.
Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900