On Mar 3, 8:57 am, der-pizzameister >
wrote:
> 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...%20Tre%20Borri...
>
> That winery is almost on the border of the Chianti Classico production area.



So far, I'm unimpressed with this wine. I had it cold, though (it was
in my car overnight), so I'll see tonight.