Chianti Classico

My friends in the ¡alive@5! Band bought me a bottle of wine. They are so good to me. Who cares if it tastes good, the label on the bottle beautiful! I wonder how Frederick III, Eleanor of Aragon and Pope Pius II would feel if they saw their picture on the front of a wine bottle. I'll give it a try tonight. The back of the bottle reads ... "The fresco of the Introduction of Frederick III and Eleanor of Aragon by Pope Pius II, painted by Pinturicchio, depicts the brilliance of the Renaissance era in Siena. This historic painting shares its Tuscan heritage with the wine of the region, Chianti Classico. Banfi Chianti is a rich ruby red wine made from the area's famous Sangiovese grapes. Fresh and well-balanced with pleasing aromas of cherries and plums. Banfi Chianti Classico is a perfect match to hearty stews, grilled meats and red sauced pasta dishes." Bottled by Banfi s.r.i., Montalcino, Italy. Imported by Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY.