The 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo is gorgeous with heavy, dark concentration and beautifully embellished tones of Indian spice and tobacco that add a slightly exotic slant to this all-Italian expression. It is exceedingly soft and velvety with dark cherry and blackberry backed by sophisticated, oak-driven characteristics. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022.
The exciting news from Castello di Fonterutoli is the addition of a new wine, the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, located above “Riserva” under the revised guidelines of the Chianti Classico denomination.
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