Piccini Chianti Riserva, DOCG Tuscany 2006 ('Green Label')

75cl, 13% ABV, tasted 09/07/2011, about £7.50 UK retail. Castellina’s entry level wine by Antonella Conti. Bright crimson, lovely black cherries fruit, hint of pencil box and raspberry. Quite rounded and velvety, nicely dry and raisiny finish, slightly short finish but very pleasant budget Chianti. Better than some of Piccini’s more expensive offerings. Ready now, 15.5 / 20