Wine, etc.:  Don't forget about Italy's enduring wine: Chianti

What is it about chianti that makes you smile? Maybe it is the wine's association with comfort peasant food that warms the spirits during these cold winter days. Or maybe it is the simple, quaffable fruit that doesn't demand an explanation or some esoteric wine description.

Chianti can be complex, but it's the uncomplicated version that makes this region a consistent value year after year. With emerging wine-growing regions flooding the market with new labels, it is easy to forget about Italy's enduring wine.

We won't let that happen. Here are a few new releases:

Angelini San Leonino Chianti...