New label for Lidl’s chianti riserva, and the style has changed, too. The wine is still good…

A more transparent version of this wine, previous vintages were darker and oakier. This is sangiovese in pure, red fruit mode. Dried figs, leather on the nose with a balsamic edge and a touch of pleasant rubbery reduction. Restrained on the palate, has the typical, charming austerity of the variety. A bit light perhaps, not really riserva quality, but charming nevertheless. 87 points, great value at 1800 HUF (around €4,5).