Winery Tenuta di Lilliano - Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

Winery Tenuta di LillianoGran Selezione Chianti Classico

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Tenuta di Lilliano is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from the Winery Tenuta di Lilliano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Tenuta di Lilliano in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

tobacco, oak

Wine with earth taste

leather

On the nose the Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Tenuta di Lilliano in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of plum, leather or non oak.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta di Lilliano's Gran Selezione Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Giulio Gambelli
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from Winery Tenuta di Lilliano are 2015, 2014, 2016, 2011 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Tenuta di Lilliano

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Tenuta di Lilliano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 8500 of of Italy wines
In the top 350 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)

Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.

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