Fine example of a good Chianti with bright ruby red color, expressive red berries and strawberry nose and the typical Chianti flavors of cherries and hints of tabacco; this wine features good acidity that makes it appropriate for fish dishes like baked or grilled cod, salmon or tuna steaks as well as pastas and pizzas with tomato sauces; established in 1882, Piccini is now one of the Tuscany's largest and most respected producers responsible for 15% of all of Chianti Classico production; the company also produces quality wines in other parts of Italy.
John H. Isacs