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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Gran Selezione from Tenuta Bibbiano: Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, aged for at least 30 months and three distinctions (3 bicchieri, 95 and 94 points). Only caveat: neither organic, nor vegan, nor sulfite-free are specified, and the price remains that of a high-ranking wine.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione appellation and Sangiovese named, production zone specified: clear Tuscan anchoring, with no foreign grape variety.
Three top-level distinctions: 3 bicchieri, James Suckling 95 and Wine Spectator 94, with the Tenuta Bibbiano estate named.
At €40.91 (crossed-out price €48.78) for an award-winning Gran Selezione, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic note profile, and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Estate named and located in Chianti Classico, steel fermentation, long maceration and aging of at least 30 months specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment Tuscany, its gentle hills and its cypress trees. At the heart of this landscape, I invite you to discover a wine that embodies the very essence of this land: the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Tenuta Bibbiano. It is a cuvée that whispers stories of sun and passion, a true gem for lovers of Sangiovese.
Tenuta Bibbiano, rooted in the historic Chianti Classico region, is an estate where every Sangiovese vine is pampered. This wine is the fruit of a rigorous selection, coming from specific parcels that give the grapes remarkable concentration and complexity. The vinification, with fermentation in steel tanks and long maceration, is designed to extract the best from this emblematic grape variety, respecting tradition while aiming for excellence.
When you pour this Gran Selezione, you are immediately charmed by its intense color. On the nose, it envelops you with notes of ripe red fruits, notably cherry, interwoven with spicy touches and balsamic nuances. These aromas blend into a subtle elegance, sometimes enhanced by a hint of vanilla from its aging in oak barrels. On the palate, you discover a balanced structure, silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that promises beautiful persistence. The minerality, the signature of this unique terroir, brings additional depth, testifying to its unbreakable bond with the land of Chianti Classico.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is an invitation to conviviality and the pleasures of the table. It will be the ideal companion for your dinners, particularly if you serve it with grilled red meats, such as an authentic bistecca alla fiorentina. It also pairs wonderfully with game or aged cheeses, where its structure and aromas can fully express themselves. Let yourself be carried away by this tasting experience, a glass of Bibbiano in hand, and savor every moment of this hidden Tuscany that I am so happy to introduce to you.
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