La Sala del Torriano 'Il Torriano' Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Rustenberg Finishes impressively long and floral

Finishes impressively long and floral with smooth tannins that sneak in to add shape and gentle grip

accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla and spices derived from its time in oak barrels

Rather than make things overripe and blowsy

very tight and focused with very fine tannins that are strong and bright

it offers an ethereal and friendly palate

La Sala del Torriano 'Il Torriano' Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 2019 Rustenberg Finishes impressively long and floralVery fresh and bright on the nose showing notes of sandalwood, linden, magnolias, gardenias, lime and peppermint. Full bodied, perfectly polymerized tannins and a linear, harmonic finale. Better from 2025. 94 Pts Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic. com Bright ruby red. On the nose, subtle notes of dried rose petal, black tea, cherry and a background hint of oak. On the palate juicy, elegant and polished with nuances of red berries, hints of stone fruit