Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Montesodi 2003

I opened this chianti with the Lovely Young Lady to drink with with my Italian-themed dinner on Friday night. Eh. Lush, dark fruit aromas on the nose with not-so-subtle touches of smokey oak. The palate was opulent and still tannic. Over all, not really what I expected from a Chianti -- it shows more power than grace or elegance. In fact, it seemed like a Cali Cab. YMMV. Two and a half stars out of five.