Castello di Meleto 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is delicate, but gourmand and fruity, with a certain concentration and depth. It expresses notes of crunchy morello cherry, wild blackberry, candied bigarreau cherry, wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, tangy black plum and crushed fresh blackcurrant, combined with toasted notes of caramelized hazelnut, toasted almond and liquorice in the background, with touches of flowers (wild rose, violet, iris, a touch of peony) and aromatic herbs (fresh basil, crushed mint leaf, fresh rosemary, fresh bay leaf), as well as a mineral touch (graphite) and a hint of chocolate (in the background). The palate offers juiciness and an airy attack. It then expresses the flavors of tangy fruits (crunchy strawberry, cranberries, bigarreau cherry, fresh blackcurrant, bigarreau cherry, a tangy and slightly smoky hint of bergamot, a tannic side of wild plum), aromatic herbs (crushed mint, fresh basil , a touch of pine needles, dried rosemary and thyme), flowers (wild rose, violet, peony), sweet spices (liquorice, white pepper, cloves) as well as a hint of fresh hazelnut and fresh tobacco in the background. The tannic structure is tight, firm, with a touch of bitterness. The finish is quite persistent, chiseled and tangy. Fruitiness and freshness.