2006 Ruffino Aziano

A deep dish, Chicago-style pizza with roasted peppers, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, and pepperoni called for an Italian red. Chianti sounded good, or at the very least, something with Sangiovese. I chose a 2006 Ruffino Aziano Chianti Classico ($13) and was delighted. After reading Suckling's review of the 2006 vintage in Chianti Classico I couldn't help but admire my selection for the evening.