title: Losi Querciavalle 2011 Riserva  (Chianti Classico)
description: This opens with earthy aromas that recall black-skinned fruit, leather, scorched earth and a whiff of game. The firm, lean palate offers dried sour cherry, tobacco, powdered sage and clove alongside assertive, fine-grained tannins. It's still austere so give it a few years to soften then drink up before the remaining fruit richness vanishes.
variety: Red Blend
designation: Riserva