Quercia al Poggio Vigna Le Cataste Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

Quercia al Poggio Vigna Le Cataste Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

(Bio) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is heady, dense and powerful, opening up with notes of Mediterranean herbs, rosemary, warm soil, ferrous nuances underlaid by hints of ripe red cherries and wild strawberries. On the palate the wine reveals a lot of drying, austere tannins, a nice acidic…

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Castello di Volpaia Coltassala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Castello di Volpaia Coltassala Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

(Bio) The wine shows a bright, shiny ruby colour, slightly brightening on the rim. The nose is gourmet and flattering, unwinding with notes of rose petals, rose water, ripe red and black cherries, a touch of raspberries and wild strawberries. The palate reveals a lot of elegance and finesse with slightly drying but smooth and…

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Lecci e Brocchi MCMLXVII Celerarium Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015

Lecci e Brocchi MCMLXVII Celerarium Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015

The wine shows a medium ruby colour, opaque, with garnet reflections. The nose is dense, smoky, powerful, revealing notes of cherry liqueur, cherry compote, dried herbs, roasted meat and a touch of maderisation. The palate offers powerful concentration, yet some freshness, moderate acidity and grippy, drying tannins. The wine is laden with ripe and overripe…

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Valiano San Lazzaro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Valiano San Lazzaro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour, brightening on the rim. The nose is concentrated and heady, revealing notes of milk and dark chocolate, toffee, a touch of caramel, sweet spices. Opening up, it displays nuances of roses and violets, a touch of red plums and cherries. The palate is dense and powerful, with…

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Monsanto Vigneto Il Poggio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

Monsanto Vigneto Il Poggio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a garnet rim. The nose is aromatic and fragrant, full of roses, meadow flowers, ripe red cherries and wild strawberries. The palate is juicy and vibrant with zesty acidity and slightly drying but polished tannins. It offers a lot of gourmandize and sapidity, revealing notes of fresh…

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Savignola 360, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

Savignola 360, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with garnet reflections, slightly opaque. The nose is intense, powerful, on a darker spectrum of berries. It reveals notes of ripe black cherries, blackberries, bramble underlaid by the nuances of sweet spices and noble wood. The palate is juicy, enveloping and oaky, with notes of crushed black berries,…

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Cinciano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

Cinciano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense and perfumed, packed with notes of cherry wood, cherry compote, kirsch, a touch of furniture varnish, sweet spices and tobacco. The palate is juicy and exuberant, with nice fruit concentration balancing elevated alcohol and smooth, slightly drying tannins. Bright notes…

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Castello della Paneretta Torre a Destra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

Castello della Paneretta Torre a Destra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

The wine shows a deep ruby colour. The nose is intense and heady with notes of cherry liqueur, cherry compote, dark chocolate, a touch of coffee, black tea and sweet tobacco. The palate is luscious and oaky with powerful, but round tannins and fine volume. The wine reveals notes of ripe black cherries, bramble, a…

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Fèlsina Colonia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Fèlsina Colonia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with some garnet reflections. The nose is dense and perfumed, revealing notes of rose, geranium, incense, cherry liqueur, nuances of chocolate and smoke. The palate is vibrant and juicy, offering a lot of power as well as concentration and gourmandise. The wine opens up with notes of…

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Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with garnet hues. The nose is a bit muted with a distinct metallic, earthy note, later revealing hints of bay leaf, eucalyptus, a touch of thyme, nuances of red and black cherries. The palate shows some elegance with balanced acidity and drying, but polished tannins. The wine offers…

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