Hankering for a Chianti? The 2009 from Felsina is a beautiful mouthful, everything you want in a Chianti Classico ― an explosion of cherries with mellow tannins and a chiseled structure. Lovely finish too. Delicious drinking from a consistently excellent producer.

● Region: Tuscany, Italy

● Price: About $18 to $22

● Style: Classic Chianti

● What it goes with: Pasta, pizza, roast chicken, grilled chops

By S. Irene Virbila

(Los Angeles Times)
(MCT Information Services)