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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 100% Sangiovese from Ricasoli at Brolio, 2022 vintage, awarded by James Suckling, Wine Spectator and Parker. Only reservation: the price of €44.49 for 75 cl, consistent for an award-winning Gran Selezione but with no indication of ageing potential or serving temperature.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Sangiovese 100%, Gaiole in Chianti area and Brolio named: appellation and terroir expressed with precision.
Three named distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95, Robert Parker 94, from Ricasoli, a renowned producer at Brolio.
Calculated at 75 cl, the price is €44.49 for an award-winning Gran Selezione; the large 1.5 L format displayed at €88.97 instead of €103.76.
Food pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and aromatic profile described (amarena cherry, balsamic notes, woody character), but no serving temperature.
Ricasoli named and located at Brolio; winemaking specified: indigenous yeasts, stainless steel at 24-27°C, 14-16 days maceration, 22 months in barrels then 8 months in bottle.
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
Let me guide you to a hidden treasure, an authentic expression of the Gaiole terroir. This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is not just a wine, it is a story, a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany that I hold so dear.
We are here at the Ricasoli estate, at Brolio, the historic birthplace of Chianti Classico. This wine is a pure Sangiovese, the region's king grape variety, grown with passion on the lands of Gaiole in Chianti. The 2022 vintage, the fruit of ancestral know-how, embodies the quintessence of this unique terroir, shaped by centuries of winemaking history.
From the very first glance, its intense color will captivate you. On the nose, you will discover a complex and ethereal bouquet: black cherry (amarena) mingles with balsamic notes and a delicate woody character, a sign of careful ageing. On the palate, this wine reveals a solid structure, present but perfectly integrated tannins, and a revitalizing freshness. The aromas of ripe red fruits, light floral notes and Mediterranean herbs intertwine, offering remarkable persistence. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (24-27°C) with 14 to 16 days of maceration and the use of indigenous yeasts preserved all the typicity of the fruit. Its 22 months of ageing in 500-liter barrels, followed by 8 months in bottle, give it this elegance and depth.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione will be the perfect companion for your meals. I recommend it with grilled red meats, flavorful game or aged cheeses. Picture it on a convivial table, sharing an exceptional moment. Don't hesitate to decant it so it reveals its full aromatic palette. This is a wine that, I know, will win you over and transport you straight under the Tuscan sun.
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