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Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico La Prima Gran Selezione 2016
Greve, Florence, Tuscany, ItalyThis castle dates back to 957, and is the largest south of Florence. It was purchased by the current family in 1964. The estate is 150 hectares, with 24 hectares of CC. This Gran Selezione comes from Greve's heavy clay soils, at 250m. This blends 90% sangiovese with 10% merlot, native fermented in stainless before 18 months in French barriques, and one year bottle aging prior to release. Very perfumed and elegant with fragrant raspberries, wild cherries on a finessed palate, with long, finely structural tannins framing the finely textural fruit. Drinking very smartly now, but will continue to grow with cellaring.Tasted: 08 March 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $64.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
