94 points James Suckling: "A muscular Chianti Classico, offering a dense and rich palate with blue-fruit and slate character. Full-bodied, chewy and muscular. Needs two or three years to soften. Better after 2021. (11/7/19)"
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This is one of the more distinguished wines in this selection from Tenuta di Arceno, with some intriguing notes. I picked up a tiny whiff of animal that blows off quickly and perhaps a moment of BandAid on the nose. At any rate, there is big fruit in the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Strada al Sasso. And while it's a bit sour on the close, with tight tannins, it's all based around unmistakeable aromas of big, bold cherry. This is a pure expression of Sangiovese aged in neutral barrique for 12 months. Some 9,750 bottles were made. Drink: 2019-2027. (Sep 2019)"
93 points The Tasting Panel: "[$50 list] Stunning, structured, and juicy, with deep color; a smooth texture, and luscious berry flavors that culminate in exceptional length. This producer is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio. (Sep/Oct 2020)"
Producer notes: "The 2016 vintage was elegant: there was ample sunshine and just enough rain to hold off harvest, which allowed the fruit to spend more precious time on the vine. We started picking Sangiovese on September 28 and finished on October 6. The warmer days contributed to wine with ripe fruit flavors and bold aromatics, while the cool nights retained the vibrant signature acids of Chianti Classico Sangiovese. On the nose are earth tones of clove, bay leaf and tarragon. The palate reveals flavors of raspberries, blueberries and white chocolate followed by a lingering tannic finish of white pepper, orange peel and cypress. With beautiful structure, this wine will age for many years to come and is best to begin drinking in 2021."
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This is one of the more distinguished wines in this selection from Tenuta di Arceno, with some intriguing notes. I picked up a tiny whiff of animal that blows off quickly and perhaps a moment of BandAid on the nose. At any rate, there is big fruit in the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Strada al Sasso. And while it's a bit sour on the close, with tight tannins, it's all based around unmistakeable aromas of big, bold cherry. This is a pure expression of Sangiovese aged in neutral barrique for 12 months. Some 9,750 bottles were made. Drink: 2019-2027. (Sep 2019)"
93 points The Tasting Panel: "[$50 list] Stunning, structured, and juicy, with deep color; a smooth texture, and luscious berry flavors that culminate in exceptional length. This producer is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio. (Sep/Oct 2020)"
Producer notes: "The 2016 vintage was elegant: there was ample sunshine and just enough rain to hold off harvest, which allowed the fruit to spend more precious time on the vine. We started picking Sangiovese on September 28 and finished on October 6. The warmer days contributed to wine with ripe fruit flavors and bold aromatics, while the cool nights retained the vibrant signature acids of Chianti Classico Sangiovese. On the nose are earth tones of clove, bay leaf and tarragon. The palate reveals flavors of raspberries, blueberries and white chocolate followed by a lingering tannic finish of white pepper, orange peel and cypress. With beautiful structure, this wine will age for many years to come and is best to begin drinking in 2021."
| Product SKU | 337220 |
| Producer | Arceno |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Designation | Gran Selezione |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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