($18, VOS Selections):  Wines from the subregions of Chianti, like Chianti Classico or Chianti Rufina, often overshadow the wines from Chianti.  Well, it’s a mistake for consumers to ignore wines labeled Chianti, a broad region with its own DOCG that can be home to excellent wines.  Take this one from Badia di Morrona, for example.  Bright, cherry-like flavors take center stage.  Not polished or glamorous, it is just authentic with an ideal marriage of fruitiness balanced by lively herbal nuances.  If you are in a part of the country that’s still summery, you could chill it a bit because the tannins are so mild and unobtrusive.  However you serve it, it’s a great option today for take-out rotisserie chicken or pizza.
92 Michael Apstein Oct 8, 2024