the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent

definitely makes up for the lost ground

flinty touches to the nose - it’s still extremely young - with green and red apple notes and some clear slate and wet stone minerality

21 ha parcel raised in 80% new wood)

seamless and alluringly sweet

Armailhac other_regions_italy the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Tasted blind. Blackish crimson. Sweet Cabernet fruit but slightly unformed. Very juicy and a bit simple. Then quite a welter of dry tannins. Not a charmer at this stage anyway. Just a tad brutal.