From Neil Empson (Toscolo, Monte Antico, Bollini) comes this
new Chianti Superiore. To qualify for Superiore, the grapes - of which
a minimum must be 70% Sangiovese - must come from the Chianti
DOCG, including any of its seven sub zones (Aretini, Fiorentini, Pisane,
Senesi, Montalbano, Montespertoli, Rufina), have a minimum alcohol level of 12%
and be aged for at least nine months. Now that we’ve got the technical
info out of the way, Fiorini is simply great value and delicious drinking, with
classic ripe red cherry fruit and violet notes, the palate medium bodied,
as Chianti should be, with a freshness that makes it a great partner for just
about anything at the table.