With 12.5% alcohol, the 1985 Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria Di Pietrafitea  located in San Gimignano cost only $8 back then and not a lot more today. It scored 17 Dionysian points. It was still ruby red with an orange-amber edge, It was balanced and mature aromas rose with spice, smoke, and dried tomato.

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At 34 years old, the Chianti from outside the Classico zone, the Colli Semnesi, was an example of a great lesser known wine.

It was decanted just prior to dinner and poured. It had a long smooth aftertaste and enhanced the meal.  It was imported by Alberico Wine located in McKee City in the heart of Atlantic County, NJ.  This area has a little cherub instead of a rooster on its label.  In Vino Veritas.