Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011

SAN FELICE

Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2011

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese
Pugnitello
Malvasia Nera
Ciliegiolo
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

San Felice is a medieval Tuscan hamlet nestled among the hill sides of Chianti Classico near Siena and Montalcino. The surrounding woods, olive groves, and vineyard shave been cultivated for centuries. San Felice Estate, owned by the Grisaldi del Taja family from 1700 until 1968, is today a prestigious winery led by creative, innovative talents who have made great wines since the beginning, including the first Super Tuscan ever made in Chianti Classico, Vigorello. 85% of San Felice’s 140...

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Press reviews

GardiniNotes.com

- 96 points -

October 2023 (Vintage 2019)

The emblem of the great work of varietal research of San Felice in this Gran Selezione from Sangiovese at the 80% and a not extemporaneous participation of Abrusco, Pugnitello, black Malvasia, Ciliegiolo and Mazzese. Cranberry at the mouth, nuances of pepper leaves and licorice. The mouthfeel is brackish-sapid, sour cherry comeback.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 95 points -

September 2015 (Vintage 2011)

A fantastic combination of power and finesse, this opens with aromas of under brush, ripe plum, truffle, leather, smoke and a balsamic note. The firm, delicious palate delivers fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and mocha. Velvety tannins support the juicy flavors.

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James Suckling

- 94 points -

August 2015 (Vintage 2011)

This is a classy Chianti Classico with lots of structure and depth plus firm tannins and a blueberry, black cherry and cedar character. Compacted and tight. Superb and complex. Lots going on. An excellent follow-through after the outstanding 2010.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 94 points -

June 2014 (Vintage 2010)

This gorgeous, structured wine, made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% other native grapes, is all about depth and complexity. Ripe black cherry, blue flower, tilled soil, mineral, black spice and leather all jump out of the glass. The succulent fruit is impeccably balanced by fresh acidity and solid yet refined tannins. 

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Wine Spectator

- 92 points -

October 2014 (Vintage 2010)

Cherry and strawberry flavors combine with tobacco and black tea notes in this well-structured red. Succulent and balanced, with plenty of grip on the finish. Mouthwatering, revealing echoes of fruit, spice and iron.

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Wine Spectator

- 92 points -

September 2015 (Vintage 2011)

Tight and powerful, exuding blackberry, black currant, plum, violet and leather flavors. Dense and extracted, finishing with solid tannins.

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