2016 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Tuscany, Italy

Clear, delicate tobacco and dried floral nose with almost cool aromas of red and a little black berries as well as herbal nuances and a hint of bacon. Smoothed, again relatively cool, juicy, tightly woven, rather red fruit, a little nutty and cocoa-spicy wood notes, fine, youthful tannin, some bite, persistent on the palate, herbal nuances, a hint of citrus zest, has elegance, some depth, ethereal nuances, very good, fine juicy and delicately spicy finish with a light roast

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