2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Casaloste

Italy Tuscany Chianti

Tasting note

Deep ruby with a nose of plum, cherry, sweet tobacco and spice. The palate is both rich and structured with a velvety texture, hints of balsamic and a touch of bitter chocolate.

Our thoughts

Chianti’s Gran Selezione category went through various incarnations before its official introduction a decade ago, and was watered down from being based around the vineyard site to essentially being simply a producer’s ‘prestige’ wine. This generally means longer ageing, the best plots, and a touch more ripeness – all of which runs somewhat counter to Casaloste’s unspoiled vineyard and winery, which feature massal selection, often ungrafted vines, plus vinification and ageing in various farm outbuildings that were not purpose built. The polished quality of the wine, though, belies such a rustic set-up.

2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Casaloste

Tasting note

Deep ruby with a nose of plum, cherry, sweet tobacco and spice. The palate is both rich and structured with a velvety texture, hints of balsamic and a touch of bitter chocolate.

Our thoughts

Chianti’s Gran Selezione category went through various incarnations before its official introduction a decade ago, and was watered down from being based around the vineyard site to essentially being simply a producer’s ‘prestige’ wine. This generally means longer ageing, the best plots, and a touch more ripeness – all of which runs somewhat counter to Casaloste’s unspoiled vineyard and winery, which feature massal selection, often ungrafted vines, plus vinification and ageing in various farm outbuildings that were not purpose built. The polished quality of the wine, though, belies such a rustic set-up.

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Italy Tuscany Chianti
£51.95 (Bottle)
Producer Fattoria Casaloste
Sub-Region Chianti
Region Tuscany
Country Italy
Grape Variety Sangiovese
Vintage 2018
Colour Red
ABV 15.00%
Style Full , Dry , Oaked

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Vinous

The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is another compelling wine from Casaloste. Varietal Sangiovese aromatics meld into a core of deep fruit in a layered, beautifully expressive Gran Selezione. Sweet tobacco, cedar, licorice, mocha and dried flowers all soar out of the glass. What a gorgeous wine this is.

94 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2033

By Antonio Galloni / August 2023