Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense, woody and herbal with notes of cinnamon, cloves, a touch of cigar box and smoke. The palate shows a lot of concentration and power with elevated alcohol and grippy but refined tannins. The palate seems muted and dominated by alcohol,…

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Fattoria di Rignana Villa di Rignana Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

Fattoria di Rignana Villa di Rignana Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with garnet hues. The nose is charming and perfumed, revealing notes of ripe sour cherries, bramble, a touch of blackberries and Boysen berries with a touch of cloves and nutmeg in the background. The palate is fresh and elegant despite high alcohol, with polished, fine tannins. Nuances…

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Gussalli Beretta Castello di Radda Vigna Il Corno Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

Gussalli Beretta Castello di Radda Vigna Il Corno Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

The wine shows a bright, clear ruby colour. The nose is perfumed, floral and slightly peppery, revealing notes peony, cherry compote, nuances of macchia and sweet spices. The palate shows perfect balance with elevated acidity and fine-grained, polished tannins. Notes of crunchy red berries interlace with nuances of dried herbs, milk chocolate, nutmeg and cloves….

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Villa Montepaldi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

Villa Montepaldi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is perfumed and floral with notes of rose petals, peony and lavender. The palate reveals elevated acidity and alcohol, a lot of concentration and power. The tannins are bold and drying. The wine shows notes of red and black dried cherries,…

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Vallepicciola Lapina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

Vallepicciola Lapina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is smoky, slightly reductive, needs time to open up. With aeration it reveals nuances of red and black cherries, coffee, a touch of eucalyptus and balsamic. The palate is woody, showing a lot of smoky notes, nuances of cinnamon and tobacco, with…

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Castello Vicchiomaggio Le Bolle Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Castello Vicchiomaggio Le Bolle Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

The wine shows a medium deep, opaque ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense and oaky, revealing notes of stewed red and black cherries, cinnamon, cloves, a touch of sweet blond tobacco and vanilla. The palate is smooth and round, showing some volume and gourmandise with sweet but grippy and slightly drying…

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Castello Vicchiomaggio La Prima Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Castello Vicchiomaggio La Prima Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is slightly balsamic, herbal, medicinal, with notes of liqourice, a touch of anise and lavender. The palate is juicy and refreshing with an elevated acidity, nice linearity and polished tannins. The wine reveals notes of dried red and black cherries, sweet strawberries, a touch of rose…

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Casaloste Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

Casaloste Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017

(Organic) The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is heady, balsamic, with notes of cherry liqueur, stewed red berries, strawberry compote, a touch of orange zest, cinnamon, cloves and laurel. The palate is dense and powerful with a lot of concentration, linearity and round, polished tannins. It reveals…

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Castello di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019

Castello di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019

The wine shows a medium deep purple-ruby colour. The nose is dense and perfumed, revealing notes of violets, geranium, peonies combined with nuances of black cherries and blueberries. The palate is oaky, concentrated with a lot of sweetness and vanilla from the oak. The tannins are smooth and round. The palate is packed with notes…

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Conte Guicciardini Belvedere Campóli Il Tabernacolo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015

Conte Guicciardini Belvedere Campóli Il Tabernacolo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015

The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour with a brightening rim. The nose is slightly muted with aeration revealing notes of milk chocolate, caramel, cherry confiture, a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, a hint of toffee. The palate is powerful, mirroring the nose with sweet notes and gourmandize. The tannins are bold, drying and…

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