[94 James Suckling] Rich and decadent with berry, chocolate and spice undertones. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Really delicious. Drink now (August 21, 2016)[91 Wine Advocate] The 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione offers a generous mouthful of Sangiovese intensity. This is a mid-weight expression with a dark garnet color and deep ruby saturation. Wild berry, balsam herb, red rose, bitter almond and licorice contribute to the wine's authentic personality. The mouthfeel is elegant, long and silky (31st Jan 2017)Winery's Notes: Profoundly deep ruby red. Very ripe fruit aromas are backed up by classic gladiolus florality nuanced with balsam, mint, spiciness and sweet tobacco. Superb poise in the mouth, where structure, softness, acidity, extract and savouriness come together to perfection, leading into an aroma-rich finale that thrills to warm notes of ripe fruit lifted by fresh balsam.
