Robert Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "The 2006 Chianti Classico La Pieve is an immensely rewarding wine. The profile tends towards a darker expression of black cherries intermingled with scents of tar, smoke, licorice and scorched earth, all of which come together in a plump, generous wine with plenty of stuffing. This beautiful Chianti Classico should continue to deliver much pleasure over the next decade or so. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2021.  Il Palazzino is a great source for pure-breed Chiantis of notable personality." Aug 2009

Winery:   "With a sparkling ruby hue, tasty rustic tannins balance bright, fresh currant and plum flavors and a hint of cherry liqueur. Medium-long fruity finish."

Wired For Wine:  According to The Wine Advocate, we've taken you to a "source of pure-breed Chiantis of notable personality" with this Il Palazinno Chianto Classico La Pieve.  Lucky you!  Open your first bottle and enjoy it with bruschetta of roasted bell peppers, basil and eggplant.  Here comes that daydream starring you on a Tuscan terrace again...  For the main course, we think that the yummy, earthy tannins, myriad of smoky, spicy flavors and plentiful red fruits all combine to make this La Pieve terrific with many different meats, sausages, simple tomato and meat sauces and more.  Celebrate the hint of licorice in this Chianti Classico with spicy braised chicken with mushrooms and star anise.  Sauted veal chops with asparagus and bacon will be fantastic for the earthy side of this Tuscan red.  And for the bella tannins, grilled filet mignons with gorgonzola butter.  Open another bottle and fill your glasses once more with an Italian Taleggio cheese.  It has a lovely soft texture, pungent aroma and buttery flavors which are best slathered across fresh, crusty bread.  Let the reverie continue...

Size:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  100% Sangiovese
Alcohol:  @13.8%
Ageing:  14 months in steel vats and large oak casks (capacity 15 Hectolitres); further refined in bottle for 3 months. 
Region:  Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Limited Production:  1,375 dozen made