San Felice – Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico – Gran Selezione

Overview:Already in the late 1970s, in the Poggio Rosso area, aseries of selected clones of Sangiovesewere planted. Poggio Rosso is the fruit of a rigorous selection of this grape variety from some parcels of the same single-Vineyard and it represents today the pinnacle of San Felice’s terroir. A wine of immense depth and superbe elegance, produced in limited quantity and axclusively in outstanding vintages, that maturesfor some 20 months in 500 -litre tonneaux and a further 12 months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red. The nose releases scents of dried plum, blackberry, and raspberry. Velvety tannins and a judicious acidity on the palate. It is a wine of extraordinary longevity.

Pairing: Perfect with grills and barbecues, wild game, and aged pecorino cheese.

Points: 94, James Suckling

Format/ABV: 750 ml/13.50%

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