Isole e Olena

Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.214 ratings
9.29 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
Bob McDonald

No. 3 wine at the Downs Club Super Tuscan Dinner. No detailed notes. A Cabernet, Syrah and Sangiovese blend. An oxidative note on the nose which was persistent and off-putting. Expensive at $400 per bottle.

No. 3 wine at the Downs Club Super Tuscan Dinner. No detailed notes. A Cabernet, Syrah and Sangiovese blend. An oxidative note on the nose which was persistent and off-putting. Expensive at $400 per bottle.

Mar 19th, 2021
Andrew Lohse

The first Gran Selezione vintage—although the year predates the rollout of the higher quality designation, this was the first bottling to have documentation proving it met the criteria. It’s also well documented how DELICIOUS the wine is, showing red cherry, savory herbs, and some rusty/earthy tones. From magnum. Wow.

The first Gran Selezione vintage—although the year predates the rollout of the higher quality designation, this was the first bottling to have documentation proving it met the criteria. It’s also well documented how DELICIOUS the wine is, showing red cherry, savory herbs, and some rusty/earthy tones. From magnum. Wow.

Dec 14th, 2019
Scott Taddeo

Great year 2010 and this is pretty firmly structured with latent fruit lurking in the background, best go at it with a decanter at the moment.

Great year 2010 and this is pretty firmly structured with latent fruit lurking in the background, best go at it with a decanter at the moment.

Apr 21st, 2016
Chip Hughes

Does not suck.

Does not suck.

May 13th, 2015
Jonathan Bennett

Ding ding, Round 2 😀

Ding ding, Round 2 😀

Nov 29th, 2022
Morgan Pruitt

Wine Buyer Tarry Wine Merchants

9.2

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Jun 1st, 2015
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.4

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May 13th, 2015
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.4

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Robin had this 11 years ago

May 13th, 2015
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.4

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Robin had this 11 years ago

May 13th, 2015
Riccardo Vendrame

Sommelier/Writer

8.9

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Mar 25th, 2015