Chianti, Tuscany, Italy Vintage Wine Chart

Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
2009	90	D/H
2008	93	D/H
2007	93	D/H
2006	96	D/H
2005	92	D/H
2004	97	D/H
2003	89	D/H
2002	85	D
2001	95	D
2000	90	D
1999	94	D
1998	90	D
1997	96	D
1996	88	D
1995	80	D
1994	83	D
1993	84	D
1992	76	D
1991	80	D
1990	94	D

Vintage Charts should be used for a generalized guide in lieu of specific knowledge about a bottle or producer. The better wines from a vintage will generally have longer lives and cellar better. The ratings are as follows:

RATING:
95-100 Spectacular. Most producers made very good wines at all levels
90-94 Excellent. The best wines should be great. Consistency throughout the vintage.
85-89 Very Good. The best producers made top wines. Inconsistent thru the lower levels.
80-86 Good. Many producers made good wines with some inconsistency at the bottom.
75-79 Middling. Choose your producers carefully. Only the best may have made a top wine.
70-74 Below Average. Tough vintage to make good wines.
Under 70 A Poor vintage. Spend your money very carefully.

STATUS:
D=Drink
D/H=Drink or Hold
H=Hold

Loren Sonkin is an IntoWine.com Featured Contributor and the Founder/Winemaker at Sonkin Cellars.

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