“San Sano” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole DOCG 2021 · 3 bottles in OWC

Marchesi Antinori | Tuscany
Marchesi Antinori S.p.A. | Piazza Antinori 3 | IT 50123 Firenze

09185821 · 2,25 l · 283,11 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
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Gaiole lies in the east of Chianti Classico on the border with Arezzo, where the hills are higher, the soil stonier and the climate cooler. San Sano is the highest of Antinori's three new single vineyards: 420 to 450 metres above sea level, on Galestro and Alberese – the characteristic soils that give the Sangiovese grape a precision and tension at this altitude that is not found anywhere else. Antinori acquired San Sano in 2014, the first of the three new vineyards – the gesture of a house that was serious about its return to Chianti Classico. 100% Sangiovese, 5,000 to 6,000 bottles.

Deep, clear ruby red colour right to the rim. Fresh cherry, blood orange, thyme, rosemary and mint on the nose – polished and multi-layered, with a cleanliness that heralds height and galestro. The palate is vertical and lively, with fine-grained tannins, racy acidity and a long final with a hint of cedar. San Sano is the slender, nervous brother in the new trilogy. A wine that initially asks more than it gives and whose convincing answer needs time. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, deep dark ruby colour, rich to the rim. Very fragrant, fresh cherries, blood orange, spicy notes behind it, thyme and rosemary, some mint, appears very polished. Very juicy and with great tension on the palate, of cranberries and sour cherries, then shows fine-meshed tannins, spicy cedar wood on the final." Falstaff

"The San Sano estate was acquired in 2014, and Antinori built a new winery here to vinify the San Sano and Buiano bottlings. It is a large 80-hectare vineyard that provides fruit for the Villa Antinori Chianti Classico and Villa Antinori IGT, but the highest, one-hectare parcel on chalky soils is now used for this Gran Selezione Gaiole. It is sparkling and fresh, but softer and rounder than the Villa Cigliano. Its gentle flavours and juicy forest fruits are underlined by creamy tones and a remarkable salinity. Precise and with a woody frame, this is perhaps the finest of Antinori's new trio of Gran Selezione wines." Decanter

"The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Fattoria San Sano 2021 is characterised by elegant berry tones, a more transparent style and a refreshing acidity. This freshness defines the personality of this wine, as does its enormous range of flavours. One finds blood orange, blue violets, fresh rose and star anise, along with a medium-weight mouthfeel and finely structured tannins. The wine presents with a linear intensity and a firm structure that lends itself well to bottle ageing. This is a real beauty from a panoramic site and it should be interesting to see how this programme develops in the coming vintages." Wine Advocate

"What energy here, with the character of shell limestone, violets and blue fruits, as well as raspberries and stones. It's medium-bodied with great linear character and length. Energetic acidity and power. Great intensity and structure. Secure in its sense of place and character." James Suckling

"The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Sano 2021 is a breathtaking wine of the highest calibre. Bright acids drive through a core of red fruits, blood orange, white pepper, mint and chalk. Straightforward, but by no means austere, the 2021 is bursting with energy. The purity of this wine is simply stunning. What a wine. harvestwho can find it should not hesitate. The unctuous, mineral finish is unforgettable." Vinous