2016 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  11/10/2023 - Wadham Cellar wrote: 93 Points

  Early. This is sensational but tannins and oak need time to integrate. In a world of hot wine this has cool purity. Decant or hold.

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  5/29/2023 - p.schw. Likes this wine: 94 Points

  What an elegant and yet complex wine. It’s so round and I would never guessed that it’s a Chianti. It really opened up after about an hour in the decanter and then showed it’s full potential.
  
  Great structure, the tannins are perfectly balanced and it’s just a lovely wine to drink. Long finish and you get a lot of minerals. I needed some time to adjust to the fact that it’s so elegant and almost feminine but after I got it I immediately wanted more. It’s a great wine and I think will gain from a couple of years in the cellar.

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  10/23/2021 - grub94 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Upfront aromas of forest floor followed by some dark cherry and leather. On the palate the acidity and tennis trump the flavors....needs time. Some dried mushroom, earthiness, dried rose petals lead into a lengthy fine finish.

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  8/21/2021 - JohannesGlugla Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Tannins at the start, earthy and pear. Nice and complex in the middle with a cool balance and the earth dominating much more than fruits. A really good Chianti. Leaves a dry mouth.

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  2/18/2020 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  Chianti Classico, Riserva, Gran Selezione, etc., new releases; 2/17/2020-2/18/2020 (Stazione Leopalda, Firenze): Anteprima Chianti Classico Collection, Florence
  
  Really herbal, floral - even some citrus. Well balanced, and I'm really loving the tension, structure, and finish. My favorite Colonia to date? Probably. Easily highly recommended, drink 2022-2044. Excellent.
  
  Full report here https://wp.me/p7fulH-2ai
  
  https://www.ItalianWine.blog

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