Asda Extra Special Chianti Classico Riserva 2005

First impressions: not really up to the standard of a good CCR this one. OK concentration and nice but simple dark cherry fruit, but on its own the finish is shorter than Ronnie Corbett, and there's not much more to say.

Somehow, after a couple of hours open, and with food this integrates fabulously well, quite a surprise after the initial reaction. So keeping an open mind.

- On opening: quite nice, but more interesting wine available for this price.

- After a couple of hours, with spiced food (samosas) a terrific food wine. Let it breathe and eat with something mildly spiced and this really works.

Jury out then...may revisit. But no-one will ever mistake this for a great Chianti Classico Riserva.

Asda Extra Special Chianti Classico Riserva 2005 6-7+ /10 £7.99