Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN
SELEZIONE
Castello La Leccia – Bruciagna 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy wild cassis and small notes of fleshy wild raspberry associated with fine touches of cherry, liquorice, chocolate associated with very discreet hints zan, caramelization and an imperceptible hint of violet, thyme, camphor and coffee. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a mineral / juicy frame, good definition, fine freshness, juiciness and a certain dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy / juicy cassis and small notes of fleshy / juicy black cherry associated with fine touches of violet, toasted, vanilla, discreet hints of cocoa, nutmeg and ‘with an imperceptible hint of thyme and pepper. Presence of fine chocolate / vanilla hints on the persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Carpineto 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is very finely tight and offers a certain power, freshness as well as tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of crushed black berries associated with a touch of wild strawberry, pepper, hints of thyme flowers, sweet spices and a very discreet hint black olive and sweet tobacco. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy / mineral frame, tension as well as a certain dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, fleshy / juicy cassis and small notes of crushed small black fruits associated with hints of fleshy raspberry, fine hints of violets, lilies and discreet hints of chocolate, caramelization, tonka bean and cardamom. Good length.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Castello di Meleto 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is aromatic and offers power, fine complexity, fine richness as well as tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of blueberry, small red berries as well as hints of Cuben pepper, local grove and cocoa. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, precision, tension, fine freshness and a certain indulgence. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, crunchy cassis and small notes of small crunchy red berries associated with a hint of olive tree / local grove as well as subtle hints of fresh flowers, green cardamom and a very discreet hint of blond tobacco. Tannins are wellbuilt. Good length. A fine bitterness on the finish.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Fattoria di Corsignano 2013
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is aromatic, elegant, fruity, spicy and offers a fine richness as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals there notes of Boysenberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of blue berries, hints of caramelization, tonka bean, nutmeg as well as very discreet hints of vanilla and black olive. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, good definition, a small indulgence, a small richness, a fine freshness, minerality and a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy black cherry, fleshy / juicy strawberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy blueberry, violet associated with fine hints of liquorice, caramelization, discrete hints of camphor as well as with a subtle hint of tobacco and black olive. Good length. Presence of fine cocoa hints on the persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Lecci e Brocchi – MCMDXVII 2013
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is racy and offers a small concentration. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of wild blackberries and small wild black berries associated with fine touches of violet, iris as well as fine hints of garrigue / local grove and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, freshness, fine fat, precision and a good guideline. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy cherry, fleshy / juicy red berries and small notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry associated with small touches of liquorice / zan, fine hints of local grove / olive tree as well as discreet hints of black olive, toast and cocoa. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Villa Le Corti, Don Tommaso 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose offers power, freshness and a small concentration. It reveals notes of fresh blackberries, small wild berries and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of spices, cocoa, dried blond tobacco as well as very fine hints of camphor and sense of place. . The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a beautiful fleshy / juicy fruit, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful purity of the fruit as well as a beautiful definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry, fleshy / juicy red berries and small notes of fleshy / juicy blueberry associated with fine touches of zan, cornflower as well as fine nutmeg. Good length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100) ZAC 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose offers notes of blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower, hints of zan as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, good definition, gourmandize, tension as well as a juicy / acidulous fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / acidulous raspberry, juicy / acidulous blueberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small fleshy / juicy red berries as well as hints of liquorice and very discreet hints of nutmeg. Good length. Presence of imperceptible hint of olive tree (in the background) and caramelization / sweet spices on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Casa Sola 2014
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine grain as well as power. It reveals notes of cassis, nutmeg and small notes of Boysenberry associated with fine touches of raspberry, lilac as well as a subtle hint of sense of place and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background) . The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, a small concentration, a very discreet straightness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry, fleshy / juicy cassis and small notes of fleshy / juicy strawberry associated with a hint of blackberry, lilac as well as fine hints of blond tobacco, nutmeg and licorice. Tannins are wellbuilt.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Castellinuzza 2013
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose offers a small power. The wine needs to be put in coffee. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, violet and small notes of ripe cassis associated with fine touches of crushed raspberry as well as very fine hints of cola and a discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, gourmandize, tension and a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy strawberry, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy blueberry associated with a hint of violet, very fine hints of zan, sweet spices as well as a imperceptible hint of coffee and vanilla (in the background).
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Castello diVerrazzano – Sassello 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers gourmandize, finesse and fine power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis / fleshy, fleshy raspberry / blackberry and small notes of fleshy cherry / blackberry associated with a touch of blueberry, lily, discrete hints of zan, black olive as well as a very discreet hint of camphor and sense of place. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers suavity, a beautiful gourmandize, a good definition, a beautiful ripe / fleshy / juicy fruit, an acidulous frame, finesse as well as a very discreetly tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry, fleshy / juicy cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of blueberry, hints of liquorice / zan, chocolate as well as very discreet hints of vanilla, cornflower (in the background), chocolate and an imperceptible hint of
sense of place. Tannins are fine, elegant and racy. Presence of an imperceptible hint of coffee and bitterness (good bitterness) on the persistence.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Cavaliere D’oro, Castello di Gabbiano Bellezza 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a small intensity as well as a fine depth. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of crushed strawberries associated with a touch of small crushed red berries as well as fine hints of violet, iris, dried black olive, graphite, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of mocha. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, tension, fine freshness, juiciness and a fine linear side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, fleshy / juicy black cherry and small notes of small red berries associated with fine touches of local grove, chocolate, vanilla as well as very discreet nutmeg and dried black olive.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
La Castellina – Squarcialupi 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is a bit tight and offers a fine concentration. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of fleshy / ripe cherry, a fine hint of local grove as well as very fine hints of spices and an imperceptible Cuben pepper hint (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry, cherry fleshy / juicy and small notes of small red berries combined with juicy blackberry buttons, to fine hints of violet, nutmeg, sweet spices as well as a hint of cardamom and black olive. Fine straightness on the finish.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Fontodi –Vigna del Sorbo 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity / concentration. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of wild strawberries, blackberries and small notes of raspberries associated with fine touches of juicy / ripe cassis, fine hints of liquorice, nutmeg and very discreet hints of sweet spices, of violet, a subtle hint of ripe almond (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of balsamic (in the background). The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, tension, a crunchy finish, good freshness, a very fine richness / smoothness as well as a linear side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry, fleshy / juicy Boysenberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy red berries associated with a touch of crushed cassis, discreet hints of violet, olive tree and with very discreet hints of sweet spices, liquorice and mocha. A very discreet chew / crushed almond on the persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Tolaini – Vigna Montebello Sette 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration, a small power as well as a fine and slightly tight grain. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of Cuben pepper, sweet spices associated with fine touches of wild strawberry, a hint of thyme flowers, black olive and discreet hints of spices, Cuben pepper and an imperceptible hint of leather. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, a fine gourmandize, an acidulous frame, freshness, pretty precision, beautiful finesse of straightness as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy / juicy cassis and small notes of crunchy wild raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, thyme flowers as well as a subtle hint of nutmeg, black olive, very fine caramel hints and an imperceptible hint of leather. Good length. A very discreet touch of bitterness on the aftertaste (2nd caudalie).
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
ClementeVII 2013
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine power as well as a fine density. The wine needs to be put in coffee. It reveals notes of crushed red cherry, crushed redcurrants and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of Cuben pepper, Ceylon tea as well as a hint of balsamic, plum and garrigue. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a small freshness, tension, juiciness and a small straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy red berries, fleshy / juicy cherry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of cassis, a hint of garrigue, black olive, a subtle hint of Ceylon tea, nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of almond and vanilla (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Presence of very discreet caramelizing hints on persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Quercia Al Poggio – Vigna Le Cataste 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small concentration / richness as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of crushed blackberries, wild strawberries and small notes of crushed redcurrants associated with small touches of garrigue, thyme as well as fine hints of nutmeg, hazelnut and discreet hints of vanilla. The mouth is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers freshness, a fine acidulous frame, tension as well as a beautiful finesse of the guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy strawberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of juicy blackberry associated with small touches of violet, juicy plum, fine hints of garrigue, black olive, sweet spices, tea as well as a discreet hint of caramelization and an imperceptible hint of chocolate. Tannins are elegant, precise and well-built. Good length and persistence. A very discreet chew on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Vallepicciola – Lapina 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine delicacy, a very fine richness and a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild strawberries, small red berries and small notes of acidulous blackberries associated with a touch of fleshy cassis as well as hints of sweet spices, caramelization, toasted, fine hints of vanilla. Bourbon, a very discreet hint of pepper and an imperceptible hint of rosemary (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, tension, precision, dynamism, minerality as well as good finesse of the structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild strawberries, redcurrants and small notes of crunchy cassis associated with small touches of garrigue, vanilla, toasted as well as a subtle hint of crushed almond. Tannins are very discreetly marked. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Castelvecchi – Madonnino Della Pieve 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of balsamic associated with touches of crushed redcurrants as well as hints of garrigue, minerality and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers good definition, gourmandize, tension, an aerial side and an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, acidulous blackberry and small notes of acidulous redcurrants associated with small touches of violet, acidulous plum as well as fine hints of chocolate and tonka bean.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Machiavelli –Vigna di Fontalle 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is aromatic and offers a very fine richness / concentration as well as a small power. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of toasted associated with fine spices and fresh leather. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, very finely tight and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, tension, freshness as well as minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fresh black plum and small notes of small wild berries associated with fine touches of violet, black olive, hints of fresh leather, spices and a very discreet hint of tonka bean and animal. Tannins are very discreetly firm. Presence of a very discreet, almost saline hint on the in the background / end of the mouth.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Villa Calcinaia – Vigna Contessa Luisa 2016
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
(Organic) The nose is fruity and offers elegance, fine complexity, fine grain, precision and fine intensity. It reveals notes of wild strawberries, wild berries and small notes of fleshy wild cassis associated with fine touches of gray pepper, dried blond tobacco, jammy redcurrants as well as discreet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, suavity, fine tension, freshness, juiciness, freshness, fine smoothness and a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of fleshy / crushed redcurrants associated with touches of olive tree / garrigue as well as fine hints of black olive, chocolate, blond tobacco and a subtle hint of nutmeg. Tannins are structuring. Good length. Presence of an imperceptible almost saline hint and a fine chew on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (91/100)
Rocca delle Macìe – Riserva di Fizzano 2016, Single Vineyard
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration. The wine needs to be put in a carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, red berries and small notes of raspberry associated with a subtle hint of olive tree, racy minerality as well
as very discreet hints of nutmeg and toasted. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality, a fine acidulous frame as well as very fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh raspberry, fresh blackberry and small notes of fresh red berries associated with touches of minerality, fresh flowers as well as a subtle hint of olive tree, nutmeg and sweet spices. Tannins are very finely firm. Presence of an imperceptible touch of mocha and clove on the persistence.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Sergio Zingarelli 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is fruity and offers a small power as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of raspberry, strawberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy cassis associated with fine touches of licorice stick, local grove, licorice stick as well as a discreet hint of thyme flower, olive tree and a very discreet hint of gray pepper. The mouth is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, freshness, dynamism, precision as well as finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh raspberry, small fresh red berries and small notes of racy minerality associated with fine touches of fresh cassis, thyme flowers, rosemary, a very discreet hint of spice as well as with an imperceptible hint of tea and pepper. Tannins are very finely marked. Presence of an imperceptible hint of balsamic and chocolate on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Castelli del Grevepesa – Panzano 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is aromatic and offers a small milky side. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of black cherry, black olive, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of gray pepper (in the background) and an imperceptible hint balsamic. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / mineral frame, freshness, precision, a small linear side as well as juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fresh raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of cassis, hints of black olive as well as fine hints of nutmeg, vanilla, caramelization and with an imperceptible hint of balsamic. Tannins are very finely marked and very discreetly sticky.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Casaloste 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
(Organic) The nose is aromatic and offers intensity, a fine power, a beautiful definition as well as elegance. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and wild strawberry associated with small touches of purple plum, fine hints of vanilla, hazelnut, rose as well as a very discreet hint of thyme flowers and balsamic. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a beautiful definition, gourmandize, elegance, a small tension, a certain purity of the fruit as well as a fine and finely tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of strawberry, juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy redcurrants associated with fine touches of thyme flowers, garrigue / sense of place, very discreet hints of balsamic as well as an imperceptible hint of toast, chocolate and coffee (in the background).
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100) Mangiacane – Z district 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine grain, power, intensity and precision. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of acidulous plum associated with touches of redcurrants, fine touches of violet, toasted / caramelized as well as very fine hints of zan, sense of place and toasted / vanilla. The mouth is fruity, tense and offers juiciness, minerality, a fine power as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild red berries, crunchy raspberry and small notes of acidulous plum associated with touches of violet, iris, thyme flowers as well as very fine hints of tonka bean, caramelization and cardamom. Tannins are precise. Presence of fine hints of liquorice, mocha and a very discreet hint of coffee on the persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Terra di Seta, Assai 2015
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
(Organic) wine wins has to be put in a carafe. The nose offers finesse. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and fresh leather associated with hints of cloves, nutmeg as well as fine hints of garrigue, black olive and a very discreet hint of black pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, freshness, a fine acidulous frame, finesse, a fine grain, a very fine smoothness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberries, fresh / fleshy redcurrants and small notes of wild strawberries associated with a touch of acidulous cassis as well as small hints of fresh leather, tobacco, cloves and very discreet dried black olive hints. Tannins are well-built. Good length. Palatability on the finish. Presence of an imperceptible hint of almond and hazelnut on the aftertaste.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Losi, Millennium 2011
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The nose is aromatic and offers a small power, generosity and precision. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blueberry and small notes of ripe Gariguette strawberry associated with small touches of violet, Cuben pepper, black olive and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a fine acidulous frame as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy black cherry, juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy / ripe cassis associated with small touches of raspberry as well as hints of violet, black olive, very discreet egg-laying. sweet spices with a discreet bean hint. Tannins are precise.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
OTHERS
Carpineto 2018 Chianti Classico
The nose is fruity and offers a fine delicacy. It reveals notes of cherry, raspberry and ripe cassis associated with very fine hints of Boysenberries as well as discrete hints of pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, suavity, minerality as well as a fine delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy red cherry, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy redcurrants associated with a touch of cassis as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of olive tree. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Villa Saletta 2016
Chianti Superiore
The nose is fruity and offers a very fine concentration / depth, a fine intensity and a fine grain. It reveals notes of red berries, bay laurel and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of olive tree, garrigue, wild strawberry associated with fine milky hints, chocolate as well as a very discreet touch dried cassis, tobacco and hot black olive. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, tense and offers an acidulous frame, a fine grain, a fine suavity, minerality, good definition as well as a linear side. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberries, small fresh wild red berries and small notes of, bay berries, olive tree associated with small touches of nutmeg, chocolate, toasted and an imperceptible hint of pepper. Cuben, tobacco and black olive. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
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