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Gran Selezione 2018 from Lilliano, in Castellina in Chianti: Sangiovese, aged for at least 30 months and five distinctions including 3 bicchieri and 5 grappoli. Only reservation: the details of the ageing and the price, correct without being remarkable.
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG appellation and Sangiovese named, Castellina in Chianti zone; colour and aromas (red fruits, violet, spices) consistent with the appellation.
Five distinctions named with level: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 viti AIS, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90.
€38.06 for an award-winning Gran Selezione, with a crossed-out price of €44.31: consistent with the appellation's rank, without being a bargain.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Lilliano estate located in Castellina in Chianti; fermentation in steel and ageing in wood for a minimum of 30 months, but no detail on the type of barrel and no organic mention.
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 yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and every sip tells a story. This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 from the Lilliano estate is an invitation to a sensory journey, an authentic expression of its terroir. It embodies tradition and excellence, a wine that speaks to you of patience and passion.
The Lilliano estate, nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico, in Castellina in Chianti, is a place where history and viticulture intertwine. It is from this blessed land that the Sangiovese grapes come, carefully selected from the estate's oldest vines. The 2018 vintage, in particular, allowed this emblematic grape variety to express itself fully, offering raw material of exceptional quality.
From the very first glance, this wine reveals itself with an intense ruby red color, which, over time, will evolve toward garnet hues, a promise of beautiful development. On the nose, you will be transported by a complex aromatic bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, blend with floral touches of violet. Then, deeper aromas of tobacco and dark spices appear, enriched by barrel aging that gives it elegant notes of vanilla and leather. On the palate, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione reveals a balanced structure and beautiful liveliness, typical of Sangiovese. The tannins are rich yet harmonious, and the finish is long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of complexity and elegance.
This wine is an ideal companion for rich, flavorful meals. I recommend it with grilled red meats, slow-cooked game, or aged cheeses that will reveal all its splendor. But beyond food and wine pairings, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is also a wine to savor on its own, for a moment of pure contemplation. It is an invitation to take your time, to let yourself be carried away by its aromas, and to appreciate every moment. It is a wine with great aging potential, able to improve for more than 15 years, making it a precious addition to your cellar.
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