Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1999

Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1999: A lovely deep and youthful garnet red. The nose has dark and chewy red fruits, with some oak. There is good extract immediately apparent on entry, with medium body, and supple, spicy tannins. A coffee edge to the fruit. Balanced, approachable and enjoyable. A very modern, full flavoured and structured wine. Ready now, but will improve over the next few years if cellared correctly. 16.5+/20 (30/10/02)