Wine Spectator:� Rated as "Outstanding - a wine of superior character and style."�

"Beautiful aromas of blackberry and Indian spices. Full-bodied, with layers of fine tannins and a long, long finish. Serious." October, 2006

Wine Enthusiast:� Rated as "Excellent, extremely well made and highly recommended."

"This succulent Riserva Chianti Classico offers depth and dimension thanks to its layered aromas of blackberry, spice and brown sugar. The mouthfeel is rich and velvety: It is accented by sweet berry flavors and fueled by a long, creamy finish." November, 2009

Food & Wine:� "A lavish expression of Chianti oozing black cherry, minerals and peppers with highlights of coconut."

Winery: "The Nozzole estate produces a Chianti Classico Riserva and a single-vineyard wine from the superb "La Forra" parcel.� Ripe, refined cherry and red berry fruit underscored by distinct impressions of mushrooms, leather and anise lead into this wine's elegantly textured palate, set in a structure of finely tuned tannins and fresh acidity."

Wired For Wine:� Trot out the Marcella Hazan and Mario Batali cookbooks, gourmands, and�allow the La Forra to show off your talents.� Pasta with tomato and/or meat sauces and pizza are among the best pairing choices.� On the slightly more substantial side, a slow-cooked chicken cacciatore would be fantastic too.� And finally, we love a grilled, slightly charred New York strip with mushroom risotto on the side.� Really, you can't go wrong with the ultimate chuggability of this Chianti Classico Riserva.� Don't get up yet, though.� This wine is very happy next to sweet dishes�too, so we suggest a fresh canolli to finish off the meal - plain or chocolate.� We'll have one of each!

Drink now through 2015.

Size: 750 ml
Vintage: 2003
Varietal:� Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14.5%
Barrel aging:� 24-30 months in Slavonian oak
Region: Between Florence & Siena, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Production: 1,500 dozen