Tolaini Vigna Montebello Sette Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020

Showing great warm-vintage intensity and focus, the Tolaini 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Montebello Sette represents a deep dive into Sangiovese. This elegant expression of the grape shows a bold fruit profile with spot-on ripeness and bold cherry. It follows through with a mildly creamy texture. More depth is provided thanks to delicate mineral shadings and lightly toasted spice. These are balanced and elegant results.

A juicy and tense red with fresh red and dark berry character and hints of dried orange peel and licorice. Medium-bodied, firm and focused, with chalky tannins and bright acidity. Balanced and nicely formed.

The nose is sweet and earthy, with aromas of vanilla, cherry and orange peel, but also topsoil and crushed rocks. The palate is a fruit basket of strawberries, raspberries and more cherries, along with a dusting of orange zest. Acid buzzes around smooth yet dense tannins.