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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Riecine, Vigna Gittori, Gaiole 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Riecine, Vigna Gittori, Gaiole 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a medium-intensity ruby color. The nose offers juiciness, density, and concentration. It expresses notes of morello cherry in chocolate, ripe red cherry, raspberry, cranberry syrup, as well as peony, wild rose, grated nutmeg, liquorice, a hint of vanilla, cocoa nibs, fresh hazelnut, and toasted wood, combined with a hint of peppermint….

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Castello La Leccia, Bruciagna 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello La Leccia, Bruciagna 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a medium-intensity ruby color. The nose is aromatic, offering fresh, tangy fruit combined with a fine floral fragrance. It expresses aromas of tart red cherry, crushed strawberry, fresh raspberry, morello cherry, as well as wild rose, cornflower, and violet. There are also aromas of liquorice, white pepper, nutmeg, combined with a…

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Tenuta di Arceno, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Strada al Sasso 2022 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Tenuta di Arceno, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Strada al Sasso 2022 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity and light purple highlights. The nose is juicy, fruity, with a touch of maceration (macerated red cherry). It also expresses aromas of morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cranberries and fresh red cherry, combined with a touch of wild mint, sweet spices (liquorice with a hint of…

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Tenuta di Arceno, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Campolupi 2022 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Tenuta di Arceno, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Campolupi 2022 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity and slight purple highlights. The nose is reserved, but offers a certain concentration and a gourmand roasted hint, combined with a fruity freshness – aromas of roasted cherry, roasted raspberry, fresh morello cherry, blackberry and wild strawberry. There are also hints of dried wild mint,…

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Boscheto Campacci, Ruello 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Boscheto Campacci, Ruello 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a medium-intensity ruby color. The initial nose expresses pronounced spicy and savory herbaceous notes (sweet wild mint, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, liquorice, nutmeg, ground black pepper), as well as a mineral framework (rock, limestone). After aeration, we find notes of juicy and fleshy fruits (morello cherry, blackberry, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry), as…

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Frescobaldi, Tenuta Perano Rialzi Gaiole 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Frescobaldi, Tenuta Perano Rialzi Gaiole 2021 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers tension, concentration, and complexity. It initially expresses savory spicy and toasted notes (vanilla, a hint of cinnamon, licorice, even star anise, tonka bean, dark chocolate with mint, toasted almond, a hint of coffee and toast). Then we find fruity aromas (morello cherry, wild…

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Podere Ciona 2018 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Podere Ciona 2018 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is airy and fragrant, but reserved at the beginning (the wine benefits from aeration). It expresses tertiary notes of wilted rose, fallen leaves, undergrowth and damp fallen pine needles. There are also fruity aromas (dried red cherry, crushed morello cherry, crunchy strawberry, raspberry, a…

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Casaloste 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Casaloste 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is airy, but reserved at first. After aeration, it expresses aromas of tangy fresh fruits (red cherry, cranberries, blueberry, raspberry, morello cherry, blackberry), as well as a fresh herbaceous and floral notes (wild mint, blackcurrant leaf and fresh tea in the background, wild…

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