“the 2016 Chianti Rufina Vigneto Erchi is off the charts.” – Antonio Galloni

It’s no secret that we love all things Selvapiana at CHWC so we were excited to see this brand new cuvee available in NC. Vigneto Erichi is a small vineyard purchased from the Giuntini family in the 1990s. Located in Pontessieve and planted with cuttings of Sangiovese from Selvapiana’s famous Bucerchiale vineyard on the original estate. This is there first bottling released from this new treasure trove and it’s a knockout.

But there’s very little available, so here’s first dibs a US best price (by over $10 a bottle) to all of our Selvapiana fans. Don’t miss it!

Selvapiana Vigneto Erchi Chianti Rufina 2016

Sale $44.89 net  (US best price on winesearcher)

95 pts Vinous / 95 pts Wine Enthusiast

“A new wine in the range, the 2016 Chianti Rufina Vigneto Erchi is off the charts. The purest essence of Sangiovese emerges from a wine that combines power with translucent finesse. Bright acids and citrus accents perk up the red Sangiovese fruit. Initially a bit austere, the 2016 gains volume with time in the glass. The Erchi emerges from a relatively new parcel for the state planted with cuttings from Bucerchiale. Compared to that wine, the Erchi has a much more red-fruited profile and also appears to handle aging in French oak better. The 2016 is a stellar debut. Don't miss it.” – VM

“Perfumed and all about finesse, this focused red (the result of a long-term project) is the latest addition to the firm's stellar lineup. It opens with enticing aromas of fragrant purple flower, wild berry, truffle, baking spice and a whiff of crushed herb. Smooth and radiant, it delivers crushed cherry, raspberry compote, mint and star anise flavors set against taut polished tannins. Bright acidity lends balance and tension.” – WE

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