This is an elegant, medium-weight Chianti. Everything in very nice balance. Color is showing a bit of maturity. Nose has a lot of sandstoney gravel notes, lightly spiced ripe cherries. In the mouth, it’s got lots of gravelly minerality and savory cherry extract. Lots of very soft but tactile tannins. Medium body and soft acids. Restraint is the byword here.
This is an elegant, medium-weight Chianti. Everything in very nice balance. Color is showing a bit of maturity. Nose has a lot of sandstoney gravel notes, lightly spiced ripe cherries. In the mouth, it’s got lots of gravelly minerality and savory cherry extract. Lots of very soft but tactile tannins. Medium body and soft acids. Restraint is the byword here.
Nov 1st, 2022
Medium ruby. Plum, maple, hints of autumn leaves, orange peel, strawberry, cherry. Medium plus acidity, medium minus sugar, medium plus alcohol.
Medium ruby. Plum, maple, hints of autumn leaves, orange peel, strawberry, cherry. Medium plus acidity, medium minus sugar, medium plus alcohol.
1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2016
Not traditionally a Chianti fan but this was okay.
Not traditionally a Chianti fan but this was okay.
1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016This is easy-drinking Chianti. Open nose of cigar box, smoky gravel, plums and ripe cherry. Broad and soft, it lacks the acid spine and freshness I look for. Maybe that's to be expected for the new category of Gran Selezione, which requires a higher alcohol content, which usually comes at the expense of acidity.
This is easy-drinking Chianti. Open nose of cigar box, smoky gravel, plums and ripe cherry. Broad and soft, it lacks the acid spine and freshness I look for. Maybe that's to be expected for the new category of Gran Selezione, which requires a higher alcohol content, which usually comes at the expense of acidity.
Sep 15th, 2015
Better than the other two Chianti I had recently, I would buy another bottle if it was below $15, it has longer full body flavor than other Chiantis which tend to just depart so quickly.
Better than the other two Chianti I had recently, I would buy another bottle if it was below $15, it has longer full body flavor than other Chiantis which tend to just depart so quickly.
May 17th, 2022
Intense dark cherry with an edge of cigar box. Mostly single note but awesome with our bruschetta’s.
Intense dark cherry with an edge of cigar box. Mostly single note but awesome with our bruschetta’s.
Aug 11th, 2019
Interesting Chianti. Typical cherry notes but with some plum overtones. Not typical "Chianti acidity." Nice minerality and texture.
Interesting Chianti. Typical cherry notes but with some plum overtones. Not typical "Chianti acidity." Nice minerality and texture.
Sep 18th, 2016
Typical cherry of chianti; but felt it didn't offer much more. Tasted "old" on the finish.
Typical cherry of chianti; but felt it didn't offer much more. Tasted "old" on the finish.
Sep 12th, 2015
Grown on 600m altitude. Soft! Velvet for nose, palate, and soul.
Grown on 600m altitude. Soft! Velvet for nose, palate, and soul.
Aug 2nd, 2015
Paul had this 10 years ago
Paul had this 10 years ago
Aug 14th, 2014
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
