89 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione tasted

Here are my tasting notes on all the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione tasted during the Anteprime di Toscana tastings in Florence. 

2020 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, spices, fruits, detailed, intense nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, vanilla, spices, liquorice, spices, long finish. 90

 

2020 Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, liquorice, detailed and nuanced nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed and layered, bright, long finish, lovely. 91

 

2020 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, liquorice, fruit driven, elegant nose, brighter than usual for Carpineto. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice and spices, cherries, liquorice, long finish. 89

 

2020 Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli

Bright ruby. Scented, red fruits, anise, liquorice, leaner nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, anise, spices, leaner, good length. 89

 

2020 Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vicoregio 36

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, some spices, anise, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, liquorice and spices, fairly detailed, long finish. 90

 

2020 Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Badiola

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, liquorice, fruit driven nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, lifted, detailed and nuanced, layered, long finish. 93

 

2020 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione La Corte

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, some herbs, red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, herbal and thin. 85

 

2020 Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Bruciagna

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, some spices, fruit driven, nuanced nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, cherries, liquorice and spices, long finish. 90

 

2020 Famiglia Zignarelli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Tenuta Fizzano

Bright ruby. Herbs, cherries, earthy, barnyard nose. Lacks lift and life on the palate, drying out finish. Avoid. 82

 

2020 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran SelezioneVigna del Sorbo

Bright ruby. Liquorice, morellos, red and dark fruits nose, spices, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, dark fruits, morellos, lots of wood, spices, some coffee, long finish. 92

 

2020 Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Strada al Sasso

Bright ruby. Herbs, anise, liquorice, leaner nose, rustic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean bodied, even thin. 85

 

2019 Altiero Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione 

Bright ruby. Spicy, anise, red fruits and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner, bit short. Dry and dusty finish. 85

 

2019 Arillo in Terrabianca Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Terrabianca

Bright ruby. Scented, red fruits, cherries, liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, leaner bodied, some herbs, good length. 87

 

2019 Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Effe 55

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner bodied, good length. 88

 

2019 Casa Emma Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Raspberries, cherries and liqurice, some herbs, leaner finish. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, leaner bodied, spices, firmer finish. 89

 

2019 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Il Solatio

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, leaner, scented, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, juicy, detailed, elegant texture, long. 92

 

2019 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione San Lorenzo

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, herbs, red fruits, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2019 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, leaner nose, somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, cherries, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2018 Borgo La Stella Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Liquorice, cherries, anise, some herbs nose, blackberries notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, liquorice, fruit driven, good length. 89

 

2018 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Basilica Solatio 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, spices, fruit driven nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, liquorice, fruit driven, nuanced and detailed, long finish. 92

 

2018 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Basilica San Martino

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some herbs, leaner nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, spices, some herbs, long finish. 90

 

2018 Capanelle Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Anise, cherries, red berries and spices nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some herbs, leaner finish. 87

 

2018 Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Dofana

Bright ruby. Lifted, cherries, anise, some spices, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaaner bodied, anise, bit thin. 87

 

2018 Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Montaperto

Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, red fruits, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 88

 

2018 Castelli del Grevepesa Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Clemente VII

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, liquorice, leaner nose, some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied, red fruits, leaner finish. 88

 

2018 Casale dello Sparviero Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Paronza

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, red fruits, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, anise, juicy with texture, long. 90

 

2018 Castello della Paneretta Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Torre a Destra

Bright ruby. Cherries, spices, some tobacco, anise and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 89

 

2018 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Il Poggio

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, fruit driven if narrower, or rather tighter, some floral high notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, cherries, anise, spices, liquorice, detailed, firmer, long finish. 94

 

2018 Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Valore di Famiglia

Bright ruby. Liquorice, spices, cherries and morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice and spices, long finish. 91

 

2018 Fattoria della Aiola Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Cancello Rosso

Bright ruby. Scented, raspberries, some morellos, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer texture, red fruits, more rounded, long finish. 90

 

2019 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Bastignano

Bright ruby. Cherries, red fruits, scented, lifted, detailed nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, textured, firmer, detailed and long. 90

 

2019 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna La Fornace

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, red fruits, liquorice nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red fruits, detailed, layered, lovely balance, long. 91

 

2019 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Contessa Luisa

Bright ruby. Red fruits, detailed, cherries, nuanced nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, detailed, nuanced and long. 90

 

2019 Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Sessina

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, anise, red fruits and spices, herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner bodied, good length. 88

 

2019 Zingarelli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli

Bright ruby. Herbs, leaner nose, thin. Lacks fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, thin. 84

 

2019 Fattoria di Valiano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione San Lazzaro

Bright ruby. Red fruits, herbs, dusty, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner bodied, good length. 86

 

2019 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Colonia

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, cherries, detailed, layered, spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, intense, blackberries and cherries, long finish. 94

 

2019 Gagliole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Gallule

Bright ruby. Red fruits, liquorice and spices, blackberries, cherries notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice and spices, firmer finish. 92

 

2019 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Il Margone

Bright ruby. Scented, red fruits, anise, cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, some herbs. 88

 

2019 Il Poggiolino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Le Balze

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, some herbs and cherries, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy but leaner bodied, good length. 86

 

2019 Isola delle Falcole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Le Falcole 

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, leaner nose, lacks fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, leaner, lacks concentration. 85

 

2019 La Sala del Torriano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Il Torriano

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, liquorice, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, lovely balance, long finish. 90

 

2019 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Grospoli

Bright ruby. Red fruits, anise, cherries, fruit driven nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice, fruit driven, more rounded style. Good length. 88

 

2019 Le Fonti Panzano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, fruit driven, morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, detailed, juicy, cherries, lively and long. 92

 

2019 Le Miccine Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Leaner, red fruits, spices, some herbs notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, detailed and nuanced, juicy, long finish. 90

 

2019 Luiano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Ottantuno

Bright ruby. Coffee, vanilla, dusty nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, dusty and super woody. Avoid. 84

 

2019 Nardi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna del Pinoi

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some herbs, good length. 86

 

2019 Podere Castellinuzza Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vecchie vigne

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, cherries, herbs and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, cherries, liquorice, good length. 87

 

2019 Poggio al Sole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Casilia

Bright ruby. Leane rnose, herbs, thin even. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, cherries, easy going with structure. 86

 

2019 Poggio Torselli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner bodied, good length. 87

 

2019 Principe Corsini Villa le Corti Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Don Tommaso

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, liquorice, some herbs and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, anise, herbs and cherries, good length. 87

 

2019 Querceto di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Sei

Bright ruby. Cherrires, anise, spices, liquorice, detailed and nuanced nose, lifted yet intense. Cherries, anise, red fruits, leaner bodied, some herbs, good length. 87

 

2019 Querceto al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Le Cataste

Bright ruby. Cherries, detailed, blackberries, liquorice, herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, herbs and spices, leaner. 87

 

2019 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio

Bright ruby. Red fruits, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, detailed, firmer, textured, long finish. 90

 

2019 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Romitorio di Santedame

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, cherries, liquorice and spices, not that intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, red fruits, good length. 87

 

2019 San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Cellole

Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, cherries, leaner nose, floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, liquorice, elegant texture, good length. 88

 

2019 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Il Grigio

Bright ruby. Anise, some herbs and spices, liquorice, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries and spices, textured, good length. 89

 

2019 San Giorgio a Lapi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Empathia

Bright ruby. Herbs, leaner nose some anise, borderline thin. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner bodied, herbal. 85

 

2019 Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, red fruits and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, liquorice, fairly lifted, detailed, long finish. 89

 

2019 Liliano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, some herbs and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some herbs, leaner finish. 85

 

2019 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione A Sofia

Bright ruby. Cherries, herbs, red berries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner. 85

 

2019 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Sillano

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, leaner, lacks concentration. 84

 

2019 Tolaini Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Montebello Sette

Bright ruby. Cherries, scented, detailed, bright nose, detailed and lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, detailed and nuanced. Quite bright. 90

 

2019 Triacca La Madonnina Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione La Madonnina

Bright ruby. Woody, spicy, lots of toast on the nose. Bitter wood and toast all over the place. 82

 

2019 Vallepicciola Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Lapina

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, leaner nose. Vanilla. Lots of wood and spices, liquorice, leaner. 83

 

2019 Villa a Sesta Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Sorleone

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, cherries and liquorice, fairly detailed, firmer. 88

 

2018 Acquadiaccia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Leaner, red fruits, thin nose. Boring and lean palate. 82

 

2018 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Fonte alla Selva

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, liquorice, floral and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner bodied, some herbal notes, good length. 88

 

2018 Bindi Sergardi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Mocenni 89 

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, lighter, red fruits, good length. 87

 

2019 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Bellezza

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, fruit driven, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner, some herbs, good length. 88

 

2019 Castello di Melleto Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Poggiarso

Bright ruby. Cherries, roses, floral, red berries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, fruit driven if leaner bodied, good length. 87

 

2019 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Coltassala

Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, cherries, liquorice and wood dust nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 87

 

2019 Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Le Bolle 

Bright ruby. Red and dasrk fruits, bit flat nose, lacks lift. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, bit boring, lacks energy. 85

 

2019 Colle Bereto Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, some spices, scented and lifted nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, spices, liquorice, quite intense, long finish. 90

 

2019 Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, anise, bit thin, good length. 87

 

2018 Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Red berrires, lighter nose, herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner bodied. 85

 

2018 Santo Stefano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Santo Stefano

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, some herbs, light nose. Wood dust. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, wood, lacks concentration. 85

 

2018 I Fabbri Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, red fruits, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner, cherries, bit short. 86

 

2018 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigneto di Campolungo

Bright ruby. Herbs, red fruits, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, spices, liquorice, structured, some sweetness. 87

 

2018 Lanciola Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Le Masse di Greve

Bright ruby. Barnyard nose. And palate... 78

 

2018 Le Cinciole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Aluigi

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, leaner, scented, detailed nose, floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 88

 

2018 Le Filigare Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Lorenzo 

Bright ruby. Herbal, leaner nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and herbal, thin even. 83

 

2018 Marchesi Frescolbaldi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rialzi

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, some spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, leaner finish. 85

 

2018 Ormanni Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Etichetta Storica

Bright ruby. Herbs, cherries, anise, red fruits, leaner nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, cherries, some dried fruits, good length. 88

 

2018 Podere Il Palazzino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Argenina

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, liquorice, cherries and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner, bit rustic. 86

 

2018 Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Nettles, herbs and red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and herbal, nettles. 85

 

2018 Renza Marinai Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, rounded, fruit driven, good length. 88

 

2018 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Stielle

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, spices, juicy and detailed. Bit short. 88

 

2018 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino

Bright ruby. Lighter nose of cherries, blackberries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice, blackberries, leaner finish. 88

 

2018 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Ducale Oro

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, cherries, some spices, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner, bit thin. 86

 

2018 Savignola Paolina Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione 360

Bright ruby. Vanilla, herbs, leaner nose, dusty. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and thin, drying out, woody. 85

 

2018 Vignole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Crespine

Bright ruby. Herbal, spicy, coffee and red fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs, leaner, thin finish. 84

 

2018 Terra di Seta Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Assai

Bright ruby. Red fruits and spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner, herbal, thin finish. 84

 

2018 Tregole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna degli Asini

Bright ruby. Corked

 

2018 Vecchie Terre di Montefili Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, herbs, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, leaner finish. 86

 

2018 Vignamaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Monna Lisa

Bright ruby. Vanilla, coffee, spices, some cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, herbs, vanilla and spices, very woody. 84

 

2018 Villa Cerba & Rosa Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Villa Rosa

Bright ruby. Cherries, sweat, spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lkeaner bodied, even thin. 84

 

2017 Acquadiaccia Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Several corked bottles.

 

2017 Belvedere Campoli Giucciardini Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Il Tabernacolo

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, red fruits, lightly floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, cherries, leaner finish, good length. 86

 

2017 Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Light nose, cherries, anise and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice and spices, good length. 87

 

2017 Casa al Vento Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione V'incanto

Bright ruby. Rustic, leaner nose, dusty. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, herbs, light. 83

 

2017 Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, some liquorice, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2017 Castellinuzza Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, red fruits, leaner nose, some thymne notes and dusty notes. Medium acidity, flat, boring. 82

 

2017 Castellinuzza e Piuca di Coccia Giuliano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Piucia

Bright ruby. Red fruits, anise, cherries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, light bodied, good length. 87

 

2017 Castello di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Vigna Il Corno

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, fruit driven nose, lightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, juicy, fruit driven, long finish. 89

 

2017 Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Sassello

Bright ruby. Red berries, lighter, cherries, thin nose. Medium acidity, flat, boring, easy going. 83

 

2017 Cinciano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Red berries, lighter nose, some cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner. 85

 

2017 La Ripa Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Cherries, oxidative. Oxidative. 77

 

2017 Fattoria Le Fonti Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Il Poggino

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, almost sour, cherries, anise, leaner finish. 85

 

2017 Lornano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Herbal, leaner, red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and herbal. 84

 

2017 Terre di Melazzano Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione

Bright ruby. Herbs, leane rnose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean bodied, soem vanilla and dark fruits. 86

 

2017 Villa Mangiacane Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Z District

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, cherries, liquorice and hervs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some herbs, lean finish. 84

 

2017 Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Prunaio

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, herbs, thin. Fresh acidity, dried out, lean. 83

 

2016 Borgo Salcetino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione I Salci

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, fruit driven if leane rnose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, cherries and liquorice, good length. 86

 

2016 Cantina Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Madonnino della Pieve

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, floral high notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, spices, leaner, good length. 88

 

2016 Carus Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Gaudio

Bright ruby. Herbs, leaner, thin even on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean bodied, bit thin. 84

 

2016 Castello di Selvole Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione Ponte Rosso

Bright ruby. Scented, red fruits, cherries, lifted if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some cherries, good length. 88