Ruffino Il Leo Chianti Superiore 2006

This Chianti from one of the most important producers of the region is certainly a step up from the bottom of the barrel harsh Chiantis that one so often finds over here. It comes across as a fairly pleasant blend of cherry, plum and vanilla. But then it is also a long way from a Chianti Classico, having practically no legs and lacking real power. I would not recommend it for drinking by itself, but you might want to try a bottle at $8.99 to go with an everyday meal.