KERIN O’KEEFE Italian Editor - Reviews wines from Italy
Vigneto La Casuccia 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
96 Points
This vibrant stunning red is loaded with finesse. It opens with intense aromas of pipe tobacco, cassis, wild berry and a whiff of new leather while the focused palate delivers succulent red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and exotic spice. It's still tight, with firm, polished tannins and bright acidity that give it impeccable balance as well as a seriously age-worthy structure. Drink 2023–2043. Price: $ 218 Designation: Vigneto La Casuccia Gran Selezione Variety: Red Blend Appellation: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Winery: Castello di Ama
Alcohol: 13% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: Red Importer: The Sorting Table Date Published: 6/1/2018
San Lorenzo 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
95 Points
Fragrant and refined, this radiant wine opens with scents of violet, red berry, baking spice and a whiff of plum. The chiseled palate delivers succulent wild cherry, white pepper, cinnamon and star anise alongside firm refined tannins. It boasts a long licorice finish while bright acidity lends balance. It's already delicious but hold for even more complexity. Drink 2020–2033. Price: $ 53 Designation: San Lorenzo Gran Selezione Variety: Red Blend Appellation: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Winery: Castello di Ama
Alcohol: 13% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: Red Importer: The Sorting Table Date Published 6/1/2018
San Lorenzo 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
93 Points
Aromas of exotic spice, pipe tobacco, woodland berry and a whiff of French oak take center stage on this fragrant, elegant red. The racy, ethereal palate delivers tart red cherry, tart pomegranate, cinnamon and vanilla framed in taut fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Drink 2019–2026. Price: $ 53 Designation: San Lorenzo Gran Selezione Variety: Red Blend Appellation: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Winery: Castello di Ama
Alcohol: 13% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: Red Importer: The Sorting Table Date Published: 6/1/2018
Vigneto Bellavista 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
92 Points
Underbrush, French oak, wild red berry and menthol aromas abound. The taut racy palate delivers cassis, pomegranate, tobacco, chopped mint and star anise set against a backbone of fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. It's youthfully austere so give it several years or more to unwind and fully develop. Drink 2021–2033. Price: $ 218 Designation: Vigneto Bellavista Gran Selezione Variety: Red Blend Appellation: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Winery: Castello di Ama
Alcohol: 13% Bottle Size: 750 ml Category: Red Importer: The Sorting Table Date Published: 6/1/2018