Red Wine from Chianti

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 94 points: (94-97) The 2015 Chianti Classico Rancia is one of the most finessed young Rancias I have ever tasted. Silky, aromatically precise and nuanced to the core, the 2015 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. This is an...

Wine Spectator, 95 points: An essence of sweet cherry grounds the surrounding flavors of leather, iron, spice and tobacco in this firm red, which remains vibrant and refined. Bracing acidity and dense, muscular tannins play out on the long finish...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: 90+ The 2014 Chianti Classico shows a lot more sweetness and softness than I would have expected from this challenging vintage. This impressive wine is rounder and richer than many of its peers. Representing a blend of...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: This stunning wine hit me out of left field. The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva le Baròncole (97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo) is extraordinary and is among the finest editions ever produced. I loved the crisp and pristine...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: Tight and super silky with a gorgeous density and precision that gives great polish to the tannins. Makes them almost dusty. Lots of subtle dark berry, mineral and spice. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator, 91 points: A powerful and rich red with blackberry milk chocolate and cherry character. Full and soft. Best from 2011 through 2016. 3900 cases made. -JS

Vinous, 95 points: (95+) A powerful, structured wine, the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo won't be ready to drink for a number of years, much less be at its best. In recent years, the Sorbo has been much more forward...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Very fine and pretty with a balance and refinement delivering light chocolate and blueberry character. Medium body, super silky and a long finish. Cool single vineyard wine. Drink now.

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 94 points: 94+ Poggio Scalette's 2010 Capogatto is compelling. Mocha, plums, smoke, licorice and incense all literally explode from the glass in a super-ripe, intense wine loaded with character and pure personality. The 2010 is...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: Here's a great value from Tuscany. Dievole's 2015 Chianti Classico boasts a very clean, luminous and beautiful appearance. The wine boasts its immediately attractive side the moment it is poured into the glass. It also...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: A red with berry, chili powder and spice that follows through to a full body, juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Fontodi doesn't miss a stride in this difficult vintage. Excellent. Drink now.

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 97 points: The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is soft, open-knit and succulent. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, rose petal mint and sweet spices. The Casuccia is the most sensual...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 94 points: The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baroncole is deep, powerful and concentrated, with a demi-glace level of textural unctuousness that is impossible to miss. Black cherry jam, soy, exotic spices and crushed rose petals...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: Very aromatic with dark fruits, dried meats and flowers that follow through to a full body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy and delectable. This is always a delicious Chianti Classico Riserva. Drink now.

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: This is very fine and classy with a purity of sangiovese that gives a blueberry and cherry character throughout. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a racy and pretty finish. Bordeaux blend and happening. Better in 2018.