Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Castello di Volpaia
Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2011
jamessuckling.com
94 points, Top 100 Italian Wines of 2016, #77
“This is tight and dense with so much mushroom, cherry and bark aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, firm tannins and a silky-textured finish. Very fine indeed.”
Castello di Volpaia
Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2011
Vinous
93 points
“… rich, powerful and intense … distinctive ample frame and unctuous personality. Ripe red cherry, mint, chalk and dried flowers are some of the notes that open up as the wine gains volume with time in the glass. The 2011 offers notable richness... ”
Castello di Volpaia
Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2011
JancisRobinson.com
17 points
“‘… Brilliant mid ruby with orange tinges. Nutty peppery cherry nose with hints of oak. Supple fruit with lovely tannic bite and freshness on the finish. A little flirty because of the oak right now, but will improve.”
Castello di Volpaia
Il Puro, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2011
Wine Spectator
91 points
"A fruity style, featuring cherry pie, plum, wild herb and earth flavors. The dense tannins are firm, while the chalky finish is long and mouthwatering."
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