A classy red, with beautiful floral, plum and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Full and very velvety. The finish lasts for minutes. Love this wine. Drink now or hold for many years to come. The model for Chianti Classico.

The estate’s 2007 Chianti Classico Vigneto La Casuccia is deep, dark and sensual with a warm core of fruit that radiates from its poised frame. This shows superb density, richness and finesse from start to finish, with exceptional depth and fabulous overall balance. It is without question a wine for the future, but the richness of the fruit and the extraordinary silkiness of the tannins bode for an immensely rewarding life ahead. Sweet floral notes add freshness and lift to the finish. What a wine! Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032. - Antonio Galloni

This red is concentrated, with brambly cherry, raspberry and spice flavors. Sweet at its core, this is tight now, ending in firm tannins. Really blossoms after an hour, turning silkier and lingering beautifully on the aftertaste. Best from 2014 through 2025. – BS