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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Monna Lisa

Organic
    • Description :

      The flagship wine. It was elevated to 'Gran Selezione' after the new appellation was introduced in 2013. ​Dedicated to the Monna Lisa a.k.a. "La Gioconda", painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506.​
      This full-bodied, elegant Gran Selezione is only made in the best years, with grapes from the most prized vineyards - Prato, Solatio and Querceto. It is made up of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is aged partially in French oak barriques for 18-20 months and partially in larger barrels. The entire aging process takes a minimum of 30 months, of which at least six are in the bottle.

      Grape varieties :

      95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 

      Exposure :

      South-West

      Alcohol :

      14.5%

      Tasting notes :

      Warm and persistent, filling the mouth with a fruity lusciousness, followed by a spicy and lightly tannic finish.

Press Notes

  • The Wine Advocate
    • 2018
      93 points
  • Wine Spectator
    • 2016
      93 points
  • James Suckling
    • 2018
      94 points
    • 2017
      95 points
    • 2016
      93 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2017
      94 points
    • 2016
      94 points
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