We tasted this wine live on air on 'Taste and Chat' on January 24, 2010, and the show archive is available through http://FestivalSteakAndSeafood.com. I found this wine to be less than expected, having tasted over 100 Chiantis and wandered through the region on multiple trips. Chianti has been re-emerging as a source for great wines, and this, while fresh and drinkable, was a bit thin in the mouth, and lacked the normal body and flavor of a Classico. Perhaps the less-than-stellar weather affected this 2007, and left the reputable wine-maker with little to work with. Since 2006 the elimination of Trebbiano in the blending of Chianti has generally led to bigger, more intense products, rather than thinner, lighter ones. Nevertheless, this would be a suitable wine for sipping with appetizers, fruits and cheeses for an evening's relaxation. I would not pair it with an intensely-flavored entree, or expect it to stand up well to a rich red sauce.

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