2017 Casaloste Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Tuscany

Winemaker Notes:  Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose has a well-balanced bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as plum and maraschino cherry, spicy notes of sweet tobacco, licorice and balsamic finish. The palate is elegant, velvety taste, supported by a low acidity. It has still young tannins that denote the possibility of long aging. Wine with a persistent and enveloping finish that tends to a very characteristic bitter chocolate. Pairs well with red meat and aged cheeses.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "Perfumed nose of sandalwood, spiced cherries, nutmeg, chocolate and nougat. It’s rich and flavorful with a medium body and firm, velvety tannins. Long and intense. From organically grown grapes."


Wine Spectator - "This is concentrated with plum, blackberry, earth, iron and tobacco flavors. The dense structure is both vibrant and wrought with compact, dusty tannins. Long finish. Needs decanting now and hearty food."