The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, and I've let it breathe for about an hour or so. The nose presents aromas of tart cherry, cedar and a bit of earthy musk. The taste is quite nice with a blast of ripe black fruit up front that transitions to some dusty limestone and a bit of "twang" midpalate. The finish is dry and very smooth, not as abrupt as some dry red wines.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 7.5, as it is a very pleasant Chianti and a terrific value at just $13! This wine would pair well with a variety of roasts and game, but tonight I am going Southern Italian and enjoying this wine with a classic spaghetti and meatballs! The earth and fruit notes are a perfect foil to the spicy Italian sausage in the meatballs while the dry finish is perfect against the red sauce and parmesan, Tutti a tavola a mangare!
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