Near a town made famous by the great Leonardo da Vinci, a modern-day renaissance is underway. The Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, an innovative winemaking and grower's cooperative, is producing a masterpiece in the historic region of Chianti. "These wines are the best of two worlds," says winemaker Alberto Antonini, "a pleasing balance of classical tradition and cutting-edge technology. The end result is soft, fruit-forward Chianti more appealing to today's tastes." Truer words, perhaps, were never spoken. Da Vinci Chianti reflects a local commitment to quality that goes back to Leonardo's time.