Riecine, Vigna Gittori, Gaiole 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a pale ruby color. The first nose expresses the tasty roasted and meaty notes: roasted bouquet garni, roasted meat and roasted red cherry, which develop towards the aromas of tangy fruits (bigarreau cherry, fresh raspberry, crunchy strawberry, cranberries, red currant, morello cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry), aromatic herbs (thyme, bay leaf, rosemary, wild mint, basil), fresh tobacco, black olive, balsamic in the background, sweet spices (nutmeg, white pepper, liquorice, cloves) and flowers (rose, elderberry, violet), as well as a slightly saline mineral touch in the background. The palate has a velvety texture, melted fine-grained tannins and concentrated and enveloping fruitiness. The flavors are expressive, fruity and gourmand : we find notes of wild strawberry, juicy morello cherry, raspberry coulis, red cherry jam, elderberry syrup (in the background), crushed blackcurrant, redcurrant jelly red and red plum, combined with savoury spicy notes (licorice, white pepper, ground cumin, cloves), a fine touch of torrefaction (coffee, toasted hazelnut), a sweet hint of dark chocolate and cherry. chocolate, a fragrant floral bouquet (wild rose, elderberry, iris, peony), as well as integrated herbaceous hints (wild mint, dried basil, dried rosemary, thyme), a touch of tobacco and balsamic in the background. Good acidity, freshness and good length. The tannins are sapid, powdery and silky. A gourmand, aromatic and balanced wine.