Full throttle Chianti Classico under the relatively new, exalted, and somewhat controversial Gran Selezione designation. Marketing ploy or not, this is great stuff, with deep blackberry, black cherry, sage and brown spice, typical racy acidity and a blossoming finish that satisfies, and is priced in a manner worthy of the extra letters on the label. Well done! A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Banfi, Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
By Rich Cook