Castello di Verrazzano – Sassello 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello di Verrazzano – Sassello 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers gourmandize, finesse and fine power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis / fleshy, fleshy raspberry / blackberry and small notes of fleshy cherry / blackberry associated with a touch of blueberry, lily, discrete hints of zan, black olive as well as a very discreet hint of camphor and…

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Castellinuzza 2013 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castellinuzza 2013 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose offers a small power. The wine needs to be put in coffee. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, violet and small notes of ripe cassis associated with fine touches of crushed raspberry as well as very fine hints of cola and a discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy /…

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Casa Sola 2014 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Casa Sola 2014 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is fruity and offers a fine grain as well as power. It reveals notes of cassis, nutmeg and small notes of Boysenberry associated with fine touches of raspberry, lilac as well as a subtle hint of sense of place and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background) . The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and…

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ZAC 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

ZAC 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose offers notes of blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower, hints of zan as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, good definition, gourmandize, tension as well as a juicy / acidulous fruit. On…

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Villa Le Corti, Don Tommaso 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Villa Le Corti, Don Tommaso 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose offers power, freshness and a small concentration. It reveals notes of fresh blackberries, small wild berries and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of spices, cocoa, dried blond tobacco as well as very fine hints of camphor and sense of place. . The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a beautiful fleshy /…

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Fattoria di Corsignano 2013 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Fattoria di Corsignano 2013 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is aromatic, elegant, fruity, spicy and offers a fine richness as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals there notes of Boysenberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of blue berries, hints of caramelization, tonka bean, nutmeg as well as very discreet hints of vanilla and black olive. The palate is…

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Lecci e Brocchi – MCMDXVII 2013 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Lecci e Brocchi – MCMDXVII 2013 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is racy and offers a small concentration. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of wild blackberries and small wild black berries associated with fine touches of violet, iris as well as fine hints of garrigue / local grove and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a juicy /…

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Castello di Meleto 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello di Meleto 2016 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is aromatic and offers power, fine complexity, fine richness as well as tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of blueberry, small red berries as well as hints of Cuben pepper, local grove and cocoa. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame,…

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Bibbiano – Vigne di Montornello 2014 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is fruity, elegant, straight, aromatic and offers a beautiful density. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild berries, ripe Bigarreau cherry and redcurrant combined with hints of wood, black olive, discreet hints of flowers as well as a subtle hint of sage and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acid…

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Felsina – Colonia 2010 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Felsina – Colonia 2010 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The nose is fruity, well-built and offers elegance, a slight concentration as well as a good structure. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, blackberry and small notes of wood associated with slight touches of garrigue, thyme, flowers / violet, sweet spices and sweet tobacco. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a slight…

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