Chianti Classico "Vigna del Sorbo" Gran Selezione

2017 Chianti Classico "Vigna del Sorbo" Gran Selezione DOCG, Azienda Agricola Fontodi James Suckling: Complex aromas of ripe cherries, black truffles and dried flowers, such as lavender and rose petals. Full-bodied, tight and solid with chewy tannins, yet it’s polished and refined. Undertones of porcini mushrooms and walnut rind. Energetic and focused. Drinkable now, but better in 2022.  Vinous: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo -- Galloni: The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is a dense, packed wine. It is also surprisingly, almost shockingly backward. That is probably a good thing for its long-term aging prospects. Readers hoping to get an early glimpse into the 2017 before it shuts down may have a hard time doing that, as today acids and tannin dominate. I expect the 2017 will be stellar in another 4-5 years and drink well to age 25-30 if not longer. Proprietor Giovanni Manetti gave the 2017 18 months in barrique followed by 6 months in cask.

Jahrgang

2017

Inhalt

0.75 l

Alkoholgehalt

15 % vol.

Kategorie

Wein

Land

Italien

Region

Chianti

Qualitätsstufe

DOCG

Geschmack

trocken

Farbe

Rotwein

Rebsorte

Sangiovese

Verschluss

Naturkorken

Trinktemperatur

16 – 18 °C

Allergene

Sulfite

Bio

• Vinous: 96/100 Punkte
• James Suckling: 95/100 Punkte