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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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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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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