this is a vintage that falls closer to 2012 than 2013 in profile

(also from young vines planted in 1986)

Moderate wood influence sets off notably ripe liqueur-like aromas of cassis

the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy this is a vintage that(from a small parcel that makes on average one barrel annually; 100% new wood). A brooding and restrained nose of notably cool red currant, earth and ferrous earth aromas are in keeping with the equally serious and tightly wound flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the dense and superbly long finish. The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging. (92 94) 2021+