Viticcio Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice del Chianti Classico 2011 (Sangiovese)
Deep amber color.
Aromas of dried apricot, honey, candied ginger, marmalade, white raisin, nuts.
Sweet. Flavors of dried apricot, marmalade, candied ginger, orange blossom, almond, pecan, some earthiness. Decadent!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago
Blend of Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (5%) and Syrah (5%). Dark ruby color with a thin garnet rim. Sour cherry on the nose with hints of black fruit, violets and baking spices. Tart and ripe black cherry/berry/raspberry fruit on the palate with notes of black pepper, chai spices and vanilla. Distinct mineral note on the long and earthy finish. Full bodied and high alcohol with noticeable tannins. High acidity keeps the wine well balanced. Nice complexity. — 6 months ago
Substitute wine for our Piccolomini. Pretty good. — 4 years ago
Very tasty wine. — 8 years ago
Decanted two hours,
NOSE: dark berries, fresh herbs (mint and bright tobacco), a whiff of mocha. Mild, but pretty darn good.
TASTE: lovely. Cocoa plus both savoury and baking herbs - not much fruit. Like a lighter and more elegant Rioja. 91.
EDIT: I see now that I tried this exact wine two years ago and didn’t like it at all. I presume the difference is the two years of age and the long decant. Maybe the last bottle was off also, who knows - or I was. Anyway, wow - what a difference! — 2 years ago
Solid with pasta, enjoyable — 4 years ago
Norma Normington
My first Gran Selezione - very exciting and this wine definitely lived up to all the hype. Bold bramble berries with juicy plum and a hint of tobacco. Even more special that it’s 2019 but this stays in the cellar at least another three years. Acquired through Molesini Wine club — 21 days ago