I got this bottle for $20.99, and had it over 4 hours period tonight. Dark purple in color. It is one of the few Chianti with full body, real weight, and gorgeous aroma of cherry and earth. A little too much of acid was my first impression, but turn out great with food and cheese especially Pecorino. Still, I think Chianti Classico from Felsina is still by far the best. DP = 90? point.

FYI, this wine was previously discussed in the following thread:

http://forums.winespectator.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=9306023451&f=3146091161&m=4566052161

I must confess that it did not turn me on, nor did I find it full-bodied, but my inability to appreciate Italian wines is becoming well-known, so.....

here are my original TNs from when I had this wine last week:

very average when
first opened; after sit-
ting in the opened but
sealed bottle for 24
hours, this was a
great chianti; gorgeous
translucent deep red;
loads of cherry and
smoked meat aromas
and flavors; very dry
with chewy tannins
and medium body
balanced with pleasant
fruit and ripe acidity;
I can't wait to taste
the '97 riserva I have

chianti classico is often a hit or miss wine, but after this one aerates for a while it is very complex for a sangiovese; I gave it a score of 7 out of 10 which corresponds to a wine you should set aside for a nice dinner