Moderately tannic and similarly structured as its somewhat tougher, one-year-older sibling, this deep and impressively stuffed youngster comes with a markedly more generous serving of very articulate, wonderfully sustained, dark cherry fruit. It hints here and there at suggestions of smoke and tar and counts a full complement of rich oak among its many notable gifts, and, if a substantial wine that transcends the typical Chianti model, it is exceptionally well-balanced and an absolute risk-free bet to benefit from five to eight years of additional age.

The 2015 Sangiovese is dark, juicy and pliant. As is often the case, Pride's Sangiovese is not especially varietal, largely because there is a fair amount of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. But if taken on its own terms, Pride's Sangiovese is a very pretty and delicious wine. Bright red cherry, raspberry and floral notes, along with the wine's aromatics, emerge with time in the glass. (Available only in 500ml bottles.)-- Antonio Galloni