San Giusto, Chianti Classico Riserva Baroncole Size:6x750ml

San Giusto, Chianti Classico Riserva Baroncole Size:6x750mlThis stunning wine hit me out of left field. The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva le Barncole (97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo) is extraordinary and is among the finest editions ever produced. I loved the crisp and pristine nature of the bouquet that gives ample and equal billing to wild berry, toasted almond and blue flower aromas. That Sangiovese typicity is expressing itself at full volume. Because 2013 is a slightly cooler vintage, you get the

espresso and dried spices on the long

airy and ultra pure nose of mineral-suffused red pinot fruit that is in perfect keeping with the finely detailed

The sandy soils here meant that phylloxera never took hold so that most of the vines are ungrafted

the tannins are nearly buried by the fruit

crisp and clean finish

elegant wine that showcases the brand's home estate in the Adelaide suburbs

This is all about purity of cherry and raspberry fruit

caressing and welldetailed flavors that deliver outstanding depth and persistence for a Vosne villages

with intensity and length

which many consider to be the greatest vineyard on Hermitage Hill

full and powerful medium-bodied flavors brimming with dry extract

17% Petit Verdot