Rufino, Riserva Ducale ORO 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Rufino, Riserva Ducale ORO 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a medium-intensity ruby color. The nose offers density, concentration, freshness, and elegance. It expresses a restrained and refined spicy and toasted hint – notes of toasted almond, heated wood, white pepper, and liquorice, as well as a smoky touch, wrapped in a fresh and tangy fruity substance (red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, crushed…

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Castello di Meleto, Giaole « Trebbio » 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello di Meleto, Giaole « Trebbio » 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is dense, fruity, yet refined. It expresses pronounced notes of morello cherry and red cherry, combined with touches of blackcurrant, raspberry, and cranberry, as well as a peppery side, combined with other spices – nutmeg, liquorice, a hint of cumin. Then there are notes of dried…

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Castello di Meleto, Giaole « Casi » 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello di Meleto, Giaole « Casi » 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is intense, minty at first (peppermint, liquorice, a hint of star anise). It then expresses aromas of bright and fresh fruit (red cherry, cranberries, blackcurrant, crushed blueberry), a smoky and mineral hint (limestone, dry stone, a slight earthy touch), as well as a toasted and chocolatey…

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Castello di Meleto, Giaole « Poggiarso » 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello di Meleto, Giaole « Poggiarso » 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is toasted and spicy at first (toasted hazelnut, toasted wood, vanilla, liquorice, cardamom, tonka bean, a hint of dark chocolate). Then, we find a fruity, juicy and gourmand substance (ripe morello cherry, raspberry coulis, blackberry, fresh raspberry), as well as a herbaceous (dry bergamot tea, dried…

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Principe Corsini, Villa Le Corti 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Principe Corsini, Villa Le Corti 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is peppery at first, with a clear expression of other spices (liquorice, cumin, grated nutmeg). Then, we feel a fruity, fresh, juicy and tangy substance in the aromas of red cherry, blackberry, morello cherry and crushed raspberry, as well as a toasted (toasted…

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Castelli del Grevepesa, Clemente VII 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castelli del Grevepesa, Clemente VII 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose offers tension and precision, but is a bit reserved at first. After aeration, it expresses notes of dried aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, mint), tobacco, sweet spices (liquorice, white pepper, grated nutmeg), as well as a floral bouquet (dried cornflower, rose), a limestone mineral framework, and a…

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Le Fonti di Panzano 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Le Fonti di Panzano 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color with slight garnet highlights. The nose is reserved at first. After aeration, it expresses notes of ripe morello cherry, crushed red cherry, wild raspberry and crisp strawberry, combined with spicy touches of nutmeg, white pepper, liquorice (reminiscent of star anise), as well as roasted bouquet garni, dried…

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Le Fonti di Panzano 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Le Fonti di Panzano 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is chiseled, precise and tangy. It expresses notes of raspberry, cranberry, tangy red cherry, morello cherry, and roasted red cherry, combined with notes of crushed blueberry, liquorice, nutmeg, toasted hazelnut, toasted wood in the background, as well as coffee, cocoa, toasted bitter almond, as well…

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Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is aromatic, opening with spicy, roasted, and chocolatey notes. Aromas of chocolate-covered morello cherry, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, roasted red cherry, and roasted bouquet garni are notably present, which are then complemented by aromas of tart red cherry, strawberry, crushed raspberry, and cranberry syrup, as well as…

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Villa Calcinaia, Vigna La Fornace 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Villa Calcinaia, Vigna La Fornace 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is aromatic and flavorful – it opens with spicy and herbaceous notes (white pepper, liquorice, a very light touch of vanilla, roasted bouquet garni and peppermint), as well as a delicate roasted hint (toasted hazelnut, toasted wood, a touch of coffee and chocolate)….

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