Cabernet Rosso Fiorentino has sometimes been disappointing, displaying a green or vegetal streak in certain years. Otherwise expect rich, ripe inviting wines.
Small oak is used almost thoughout the range.
The wines don't always reveal the greatest depth or class but nonetheless continue to improve and nearly always prove a sound bet. Sound Chianti Classico should be drunk young but the far more concentrated Riserva and Riserva O'Leandro , along with the various super-Tuscans are best with three to five years' age .