On Mar 19, 3:14 pm, filippo > wrote:
> UC wrote:
> > To me there is no problem with teh brand name 'Chianti' and the region
> > 'Chianti' not being identical.
>
> Well, to me there is, although maybe not from the point of view of the
> wine drinker, I have to admit.
>
> > What troubles me is the quality of
> > what comes in the bottle of "Chianti Riserva", which was nothing
> > special.
>
> Maybe you want to be more specific. Or is/was this a general problem
> with any bottle of Chianti (either Classico or not) Riserva?

Did you read this thread? I bought a $10 bottle of "Chianti
Riserva" (not "Chianti Classico Riserva") and was less than impressed
with its contents. Any typical $10-12 Sicilian Nero d'Avola blows it
away.