Vignamaggio, Monna Lisa 2017 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose is finely spicy, slightly evolved, but harmonious and still youthful. It expresses notes of fresh liquorice, white pepper, cloves, crushed coriander seeds, toasted vanilla, a hint of roasted (coffee, toasted almond) brewed black tea, wet leaves and undergrowth, dried flowers (dried rose, dried violet, iris) as well as a tangy touch of candied blood orange in the background and red and black fruits, fresh and dried (dried red cherry, morello cherry, raspberry coulis, dried strawberry, dried cranberries, fresh strawberries, crushed blackcurrants, wild plums), as well as a refreshing herbaceous hint in the background (dried mint, basil, eucalyptus). The palate offers delicacy, roundness and juiciness, all in elegance. The tannins are velvety, powdery and melted, but well structured and quite firm. We find the flavors of dried red cherry, candied red cherry, fresh morello cherry, raspberry coulis, crushed strawberry, dried cranberries, wild plum and redcurrant jelly, associated with herbaceous notes (dried mint, even eucalyptus, dried basil, Mediterranean herbs), fine tertiary touches (dry tobacco, infused black tea, undergrowth, leather in the background), gourmandise of cocoa and dark chocolate, as well as savoury spicy notes (ground cumin, cloves, liquorice, toasted vanilla in the background) and a touch of torrefaction (coffee, toasted bitter almond). The finish is persistent, sapid, suave and gourmand – we find notes of chocolate cherry, a hint of cinnamon, a beautiful concentration and depth of fruity substance with a beautiful freshness of notes of dried eucalyptus and a nice acidity. A refined wine, with great delicacy and complexity.