Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou DOC Orcia – Podere Forte ?

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia in Val d'Orcia, Sangiovese, ruby color and notes of red fruit, spices and balsamic: appellation and grape variety consistent with the zone.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree named distinctions: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti AIS and 5 grappoli Bibenda, i.e. several recognized guides with their level.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…6 L large format at €328.52, i.e. €41.07 for the 75 cl, crossed-out price €403.81: consistent for a Gran Selezione rated 94–96.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

DOC Orcia – Podere ForteAt 167.75 € (crossed-out 186.91 €) for a DOC Orcia, the bill is heavy for a simple appellation, even with 15% vol. and distinctions.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings cited with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described and service indicated at 16-18 °C; pairings are not very varied beyond that.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Ricasoli named and located at Castello di Brolio; steel fermentation at 24–27 °C, maceration 14–16 days, aging 22 months in 500 L casks, 30% new, plus 8 months.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.

DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in Val d'Orcia, organic mentioned, stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 12 months.