Antinori "Badia a Passignano" Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Purple/red.

Packed nose - charcoal, toasted nut, leather with deep black cherry underneath.

Round and very suave in the mouth, mild acid/tannin synergy almost invisible. Nice core of black fruit/leather/licorice flavors that ride through the finish. Structure builds, but seems to extend flavors. A bit of celery salt.

Good action.

$40