Out with the old, in with the new Chianti

CURRENT releases of an old-time classic, Chianti Classico, were impressive, to say the least. The following example, drunk recently, well illustrates this.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2010, Isole e Olena Sangiovese 80 per cent, Canaiolo 15 per cent, Syrah 5 per cent April 4, 2017 - dinner at home

A brilliant crimson with a slight tint of brown at the edges; a lovely, fragrant bouquet of sweet, ripe, citrus; perfectly ripe fruit, medium density, finishing clean with a slight lingering on the palate.

This was a lovely surprise. Chianti does not get any better than this. It made a very enjoyable accompaniment to a dinner of f…