Italy

Chianti Classico

Medium

Natural Cork

Gran Selezione

Located just to the south of Gaiole in Chianti, about 20km northeast of Siena, the majestic hilltop Cacchiano castle and its estate were founded in the 10th century by the Ricasoli family. Since 1984, the 32ha of vineyard here have been in the hands of Giovanni Ricasoli, owner and winemaker of the estate. The Millennio takes its name from the 1,000th anniversary of the estate, is only produced in the best vintages and is always 100% Sangiovese. This vintage was aged in a combination of small oak casks and larger tonneaux, all French, for 30 months.

Susan Hulme MW: Dark cherry and chocolate aromas usher in a rounded, smooth and textured palate, with not a hard edge in sight. Very nice. 

Andrew Jefford: Very refined, mature aromas of meat stock, laurel and a touch of cream unveil a poised and graceful palate with bright-eyed acidity and deft tannins, contriving to give a sense of balletic energy. Enticing and mouthwatering, as well as very classic.  

Monty Waldin: Its concentration is evident immediately, and it appears only recently to have begun to settle down and allow the flavours of new oak and dried plum to meld into a liquid version of a Christmas pudding.

Sangiovese

Castello di Cacchiano, Millennio Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2010

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Located just to the south of Gaiole in Chianti, about 20km northeast of Siena, the majestic hilltop Cacchiano castle and its est

Castello di Cacchiano, Millennio, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010

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