the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent

It's still very full and richly fruited on the palate

Moderate wood influence sets off notably ripe liqueur-like aromas of cassis

(also from young vines planted in 1986)

The 2000 was roaring from the glass when I tasted it in the estates Cote Rotie cellars

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran(from a small parcel that makes on average one barrel annually; 100% new wood). A brooding and restrained nose of notably cool red currant, earth and ferrous earth aromas are in keeping with the equally serious and tightly wound flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the dense and superbly long finish. The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging. (92 94) 2021+