A nose of red cherry, cranberry, earth, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. A medium weight palate, with flavors of cherry and italian seasoning, a lively ribbon of acidity running through and chalky tannins. Clay soil and herb flavors linger on the finish. An easy, lively Chianti for an excellent price brought to us by the Trambusti family, a large winery just outside Florence and one of the most important export houses of the 1950s. All the work Chianti vintners have done to improve the image of their wine in the American market has gently obscured the original principle of the region. It is supposed to be an absolutely reliable red at a great price, perfect for pizza, pasta, and rare cuts of steak. No fuss, no worries about the vintage, only the haziest notions of terroir. Like most truly traditional Italian wines, a good Chianti is just as much a part of the dinner recipe as olive oil. Grab this cheerful sipper by the case and mark an item off your grocery list.