Wine lovers don't often think of Chianti Classico as a region of distinct villages in the way of Burgundy (Vosne vs. Chambolle vs. Volnay) or Piemonte (Barolo vs. Serralunga vs. Barbaresco). But the regions are there and they matter: the purest Chiantis are wines of terroir that express the distinct soils, altitudes, expositions, and microclimates in delicious and fascinating ways. Monteraponi is a true "insider's" wine from what may well be Chianti's most distinct commune: Radda, and makes quintessential, traditional Chianti Classico. This drinks beautifully with food.