Lanciola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2011 750mL

In Greve, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area the Azienda Agricola Lanciola has around 14 hectares, 10 of which are devoted to specialized vineyards with optimum south-west exposure, on particularly favorable soil, at an altitude of approximately 300 meters. In addition to Sangiovese, the vineyards contain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Canaiolo and Colorino grapes.

Grape Varietals:

95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino

Tasting Notes:

Lively and intense ruby red. Flavors of ripe red fruit like cherry, blueberry, blackberry and floral notes like violet. Vanilla, spices and intense elegant aromatic notes. This is a wine of great personality and character, elegant and rich taste. The wine made from the best Lanciola grapes results in this superb, powerful and elegant Gran Selezione.

Food Pairing:

Excellent when served with flavorful dishes, red meats, game, filets, and
with well matured, strong flavored cheeses

94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard, June 2016. "Fairly mature colour. The nose is also mature and intermixes jammy fruits with a vegetal touch, notes of undergrowth, spice and venison. Good grip on the palate which is powerful, warm and full-bodied yet tense. Wild yet strict. A beautiful wine."

87 Points - Wine Enthusiast, January 2015. "This opens with earthy aromas of leather, overripe black fruit, meat juice and a whiff of barnyard. The palate delivers mature plum, black cherry, loam and game alongside astringent tannins."

16.5/20 Points - Vinum Wine Magazine, November 2017. "Smells of raspberries and macchia; juicy in the mouth, compact structure, plenty of character and fullness of tannins, finishes long and harmonious. For a steak."