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"One of the great, undiscovered wines in Tuscany." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
 Palazzino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese 2015
Sale $44.99
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95 pts Vinous
Hmm... compare with other Gran Selezione Chiantis... this is a steal!
- Castello di Ama Bellavista 2015 (95 pts) @ $218
- Felsina Colonia 2015 (96 pts) @ $175
- Isole e Olena 2006 (93 ps) @ $160
- Volpaia Il Puro 2011 (93 pts) @ $155
Released slowly from the winery, a handful of cases at a time, this has become one of our most sought after gems. Supply is, of course, very limited. I'm already asking for more...
The Grosso Sanese bottling comes from a small, two hectare vineyard on the estate. Less than 1,000 cases are made each year. The vineyard is in the Monti subsection of Gaiole, considered to be one of the top two “crus” on all of Chianti Classico! The wines are known for their depth and structure – the basic framework for long-lived wines! And Gran Selezione? That is the highest classification of Chianti, with requirements on minimum alcohol, extract, and aging (3 years).
.jpg) "“The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese is a powerful, brooding wine. A rush of sweet red cherry and floral notes appears first as the Grosso Sanese shows off its personality. The style is super-classic, with the intensity of the year peaking through just a touch of volatile acidity that is at the limit, but adds character here. Blood orange, sage, mint and pomegranate appear later, adding to a real feeling of exoticism. The 2015 is undeniably quirky, but also a wine that you want to taste over and over.” Vinous
A classic pairing would be Papparedelle with a wild boar sauce. Hmm... delish! Personally, I make a ragu using lamb shank. Braised with a mixture of San Marzano tomatoes and veal stock... kind of looks like this...
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Or reply. Available now in Chapel Hill. Thursday, as ordered, in Hillsborough. | 
