There is a warmth to this red, beginning with aromas of leather and earth, and leading to sweet ripe cherry, almond and tobacco flavors. Balanced and well-structured, featuring a lingering aftertaste of mineral, tobacco, leather and spice notes. Best from 2022 through 2035. 3,570 cases made, 675 cases imported.

The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione CeniPrimo offers brilliant aromatics, sculpted fruit and a good bit of persistence, but like all of these wines, it is ultimately dominated by a cold, overly technical feel. Crushed rocks, mint, pine and spice all add nuance to a core of red cherry fruit. There is plenty of potential here, if the veneer ever comes off.