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Riserva di Fizzano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend

8.963 ratings
8.97 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
Ellen Clifford

Velvety as can be including happy tannins. The earth, ripe red plums and something almost green peppercorn-y. I’m a fan

Velvety as can be including happy tannins. The earth, ripe red plums and something almost green peppercorn-y. I’m a fan

Nov 15th, 2022
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Tart cherry, plum, herbs, licorice, acid, a little VA. Needs a lot of air. A bit disappointing so far. Will check in tomorrow. Better and more open day 2. Raised the rating a bit.

Tart cherry, plum, herbs, licorice, acid, a little VA. Needs a lot of air. A bit disappointing so far. Will check in tomorrow. Better and more open day 2. Raised the rating a bit.

Jul 28th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Just had another bottle of this beauty, a Gran Selezione, new premium level approved in 2014, min 80% Sangiovese, must all be estate grown, min 13% alcohol & min 30 months aging. A blend of 95% Sangiovese & 5% Merlot, aged in French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and gentle spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry & ripe blackberry fruit with cacao & baking spices, good balance with lively acidity. Fine structured tannins, long finish ending with a fruit & mineral character. Nice!

Just had another bottle of this beauty, a Gran Selezione, new premium level approved in 2014, min 80% Sangiovese, must all be estate grown, min 13% alcohol & min 30 months aging. A blend of 95% Sangiovese & 5% Merlot, aged in French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and gentle spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry & ripe blackberry fruit with cacao & baking spices, good balance with lively acidity. Fine structured tannins, long finish ending with a fruit & mineral character. Nice!

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, aged in French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and gentle spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and ripe blackberry fruit with cacao and baking spices, good balance with lively acidity. Fine structured tannins, long finish ending with a fruit and mineral character. Nice!

A blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, aged in French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and gentle spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and ripe blackberry fruit with cacao and baking spices, good balance with lively acidity. Fine structured tannins, long finish ending with a fruit and mineral character. Nice!

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2019
Sam Friedland

Still tannic. Did not improve the first time I tasted.

Still tannic. Did not improve the first time I tasted.

May 20th, 2024
Jess

Medium ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of roasted red pepper, cherry, peppercorn, tomato leaf.
Dry. Flavors of dried black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, cured meat, cinnamon, leather, tobacco. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. Wow!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Medium ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of roasted red pepper, cherry, peppercorn, tomato leaf.
Dry. Flavors of dried black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, cured meat, cinnamon, leather, tobacco. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. Wow!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5

Oct 31st, 2023
Sam Friedland

This time is pleasant, but seems over the hill.

This time is pleasant, but seems over the hill.

Oct 18th, 2023
Robert Hughes

Fabulous Sangiovese- we’ll balanced flavor, acidity and complexity. Great with food.

Fabulous Sangiovese- we’ll balanced flavor, acidity and complexity. Great with food.

Apr 12th, 2023
Sam Friedland

Cherries and a bit of fruit. Good amount of tannins. Probably will improve with aging.

Cherries and a bit of fruit. Good amount of tannins. Probably will improve with aging.

Jan 26th, 2023
Heather Robinson

HWT nice Chianti and would get it if on super sale - reg $23

HWT nice Chianti and would get it if on super sale - reg $23

Nov 21st, 2020