Le Fonti di Panzano 2018 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose is fragrant, fresh and offers a tangy frame of juicy red and black fruits. It expresses the aromas of bigarreau cherry, fresh morello cherry, red currants, strawberry, crushed raspberry, blackcurrant and wild blackberry, combined with herbaceous notes of peppermint, menthol, rosemary, wild thyme, fresh basil, as well as a resinous hint of pine sap and pine needles, a subtle floral bouquet (violet, fresh rose) and an integrated spiciness (liquorice, crushed vanilla, nutmeg, cumin, cloves). clove). We also find tertiary notes of tobacco, undergrowth and wet leaves, as well as a fine mineral framework (graphite). On the palate, the attack is gourmand, savoury, slightly jammy and sweet. It expresses notes of red cherry jam, crushed wild strawberry, juicy morello cherry, crushed blackcurrant (even crème de cassis), wild plum and plum cream, combined with refreshing notes of wild mint, menthol, fresh basil, rosemary, pine sap and a gourmand spiciness (liquorice, nutmeg, clove), as well as a floral touch (peony, fresh rose), delicate tertiary notes (withered flowers, undergrowth) and with a gourmand hint of chery in chocolate and chocolate with mint. The tannins are tight, grippy, but fine. The finish is persistent, with lively acidity and good bitterness. Gourmandise, controlled power and good balance overall.