91 $30 Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 1999 An extremely impressive Riserva, which are rich, concentrated and made from a vineyard’s very best wines.
88 $25 Fontodi Chianti Classico 1999 From the best sub-region of Chianti, this fruity beauty from a top producer offers indulgent notes of blueberries and spices.
87 $21 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 1999 Planted by monks in the 11th century, the vineyard still produces terrific wines with fruity and earthy flavors.
86 $18 Dievole Chianti Classico 1999 In this fine wine, taste the dominant red Sangiovese grape, with its classic cherry flavors, fine tannins and refreshing acidity.
85 $12 Cecchi Chianti Classico 2000 Chianti still delivers terrific values. This supple, cherry- and berry-infused red matches perfectly with a simple pasta dish.
Wine Spectator rates wines on the 100-point scale; all wines are blind-tasted. Prices are those suggested by producers or importers.
