The 2009 Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico Riserva is stunning, offering aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, black cherries and pepper along with hints of leather and raisin. Showing a rich, luscious texture supported by polished tannins, which lead up to the long chewy finish. This was aged 20 months in barrels of 225 litres and 8 months in bottle before release. A knockout Chianti Classico! (Best 2014-2022) - March, 2013 (JD)