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Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sangiovese Blend

9.215 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

So soft. The tannins are fine grained and quite supple. Aromas of black fruit, paprika and dark chocolate. #chianti #chianticlassico #granselezione

So soft. The tannins are fine grained and quite supple. Aromas of black fruit, paprika and dark chocolate. #chianti #chianticlassico #granselezione

Aug 22nd, 2020
David Walthall

First time with a Chianti in a long time.

First time with a Chianti in a long time.

Dec 24th, 2022
Trisha Baird

Smells of cherry but finishes smooth and a bit of tart.

Smells of cherry but finishes smooth and a bit of tart.

Jun 21st, 2022
Mark S.

Oak, sweet spicy aroma. Deep raisin and red black fruits. Coffee, chocolate nuance. Tanning, spicy. Drinkable from first shot. Found it good Chianti immediately! 2016 @2100, xiaduo -, 220430-220518

Oak, sweet spicy aroma. Deep raisin and red black fruits. Coffee, chocolate nuance. Tanning, spicy. Drinkable from first shot. Found it good Chianti immediately! 2016 @2100, xiaduo -, 220430-220518

Apr 30th, 2022
John W
9.3

See October 2021 rating. Same vintage and same tasting profile. Consistently great.

See October 2021 rating. Same vintage and same tasting profile. Consistently great.

Dec 18th, 2021
John W
9.3

Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2016. 90% Sangiovese and 10% d’abrusco. Dark ruby coloration with some translucency. Cherry and florals/perfume and vanilla, spice and some smokiness. On the palate, cherry, oak, vanilla, florals, medium finish of same, with some chocolate notes. Tannins are strong but the wine is nicely balanced, rich and soft on the palate.

Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2016. 90% Sangiovese and 10% d’abrusco. Dark ruby coloration with some translucency. Cherry and florals/perfume and vanilla, spice and some smokiness. On the palate, cherry, oak, vanilla, florals, medium finish of same, with some chocolate notes. Tannins are strong but the wine is nicely balanced, rich and soft on the palate.

Nov 2nd, 2021
Robert Weber

Robert had this 9 months ago

Robert had this 9 months ago

Mar 18th, 2024
Willem Booij

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Jul 30th, 2023
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Apr 22nd, 2023
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Nov 20th, 2022