Here is a fantastic value buy from the heart of Tuscany. Darkly saturated and perhaps more influenced by oak aging, the 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva opens to a deep garnet color and velvety texture. The wine is slightly more immediate and boasts a thicker style with dark fruit and dried tobacco. Given the tertiary aromas already on display, I would recommend this Riserva for near-term drinking. - Monica Larner