The old cellars are beautiful and we wasted no time starting the tasting. We enjoyed the Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, the Rosso di Toscana IGT Bellezza and the Rosso di Toscana IGT Allenanza. The last two wines are known as "Super Tuscans" because they do not follow the rules of Chianti. 

The Super Tuscans don't have to follow the blend rules of the Chianti, they will have Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blended with the Sangiovese, and can also be aged in the French barriques, imparting more tannin and oak flavors. We liked all of the wines, and the Chianti Classico Riserva can be found in the US for about $18/bottle.

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