92 points Decanter: "Le Masse di Lamole’s vineyards are considered paesaggio rurale storico, historic rural landscape, with their dry-stone walled terraces and bush- trained vines. In the cellar, large old chestnut barrels are used for the maturation of the Sangiovese. This Gran Selezione is wonderful, warm and resounding – you sense the high altitude, close to 650m above sea level. Wonderful precision is typical of the wines of this zone, perhaps because of the elevated acidity, and an elevated perfume that is often produced from fruit grown on sandy soils. The wine’s warmth feels more connected to the makers than the site though; a dignified, hard-working couple, sensible and sensitive, passionate about the land and the Sangiovese they grow. Drinking Window: 2021-2030. (Dec 2020)"
91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Showing some pretty tertiary definition, the Le Masse di Lamole 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is an open-knit Sangiovese with earthy sensations, campfire ash and dried fruit. Given its later release date, I suggest you drink this wine in the near or medium term. There is dried cherry, licorice and tar on this wine, which had a limited release of 1,800 bottles. Drink: 2023-2028. (Sep 2023)"
91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Showing some pretty tertiary definition, the Le Masse di Lamole 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is an open-knit Sangiovese with earthy sensations, campfire ash and dried fruit. Given its later release date, I suggest you drink this wine in the near or medium term. There is dried cherry, licorice and tar on this wine, which had a limited release of 1,800 bottles. Drink: 2023-2028. (Sep 2023)"
| Product SKU | 346198 |
| Producer | Le Masse di Lamole |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Designation | Gran Selezione |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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