La Prima Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Vintage 2016
by Castello Vicchiomaggio
Varietal Sangiovese
Color red
Region igt Toscano / Toscana,Toscana (Tuscany),toscana
Country Italy
Medal Score
5.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherrydried violettobaccoleatherbaking spice
Palate

Medium-bodied with brisk acidity and fine-grained tannins that give a chalky, slightly grippy texture.

Finish

The finish is long and persistent, leaving notes of sour cherry, dried herbs and a touch of balsamic.

Food Pairings
  • • Bistecca alla fiorentina
  • • wild-boar pappardelle
  • • aged pecorino
  • • grilled porcini
  • • lampredotto sandwich
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2030

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
Bronze Paris Wine Cup 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020

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