Today's show is about Chianti, Tuscany's famous red blend. I also talk about strategies to get the best wine-by-the-glass in chain restaurants, read listener comments and cover my own tasting preferences to help you calibrate your taste buds to the reviews on the show.
Wines tasted:
- Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 ($18)
- Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 ($17)
- S.Michele a Torri, Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2002 ($10)