UC wrote:

> I did not know that plain 'Chianti' (not Classico, Rufina, etc.) was
> made as 'Riserva'. I picked up a bottle of "Via Firenze" (dal 1826)
> Riserva for $10. Have not opened yet, so no opinion on its quality.
> "C. Campagna Gello" is listed as 'bottler'. Have never heard of them.
> 12.5% alcohol.


I have never heard of them. If you wish to have a good, although not
typical, Chianti Riserva (just Chianti, not CC) you might consider this
one:

http://www.corzanoepaterno.it/vino_d...20Borri%202001

That winery is almost on the border of the Chianti Classico production area.