2021 Riecine Vigna Gittori Chianti Classico Gran Selezione [D96][JS95][V95]

Producer: Riecine 
Region: Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 
Varietal: Sangiovese 
Year: 2021 

Decanter, 96 Points 

"The Gittori vineyard is on a terraced slope reaching 500 metres above sea level – the estate's highest plot which boasts 50-year-old vines. This Gran Selezione enchants with heady scents of liquorice, allspice, mint blossom and jasmine. It is sumptuous and laden with concentrated raspberry, cherry skins and accents evocative of forest growth. There are no hard edges as dense layers of suede-like tannins meld seamlessly, and bright acidity keeps it buoyant. Still wrapped up with youthful intensity, this should unravel slowly to reveal greater depths and detail as it ages." 

James Suckling, 95 Points 

"A very polished Chianti Classico with cherry, orange peel, plum, strawberry and lavender aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied with integrated tannins and a racy finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori is an absolute stunner.  What a wine.  Rich and explosive, with stunning depth, the 2021 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty.  All the elements are so well balanced.  Succulent dark cherry, plum, menthol, licorice and incense all race across the palate in a deep, statuesque Gran Selezione that delivers the goods, big time." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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