Description
I am always on the lookout for back vintage closeouts on sumptuous Italian wines. I jumped on this one as soon as it crossed my desk with crossed fingers that no one else would beat me to the prize. Good fortune was on my side this time! This is the best bottle of Chianti that I have had in a loooong time.
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso is a powerful, bold wine that captures all the natural intensity of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, espresso, lavender and French oak are all amped up. Exuberant and generous in the glass, with superb richness. A little bottle age makes it even better. Its right where it needs to be with another 10 years upside if stored properly.
This is not just a wise purchase. It is a brilliant move to grab this killer wine at an everday price, and conversely, a regretful oversight not to take advantage of this deal.
91 Points Decanter.