Verrazzano Sassello Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

100% estate-grown Sangiovese from Verrazzano's prized La Querciolina vineyard. Intense and persistent on the nose, offering a variety of fruity notes including: cherries, blackberries, and raspberries underlined by hints of oak and vanilla. On the palate, elegant and complex with closely woven tannins both smooth and pleasant along with notes of fruit and spice, oak and vanilla, with a long finish. Pairs well with roasted meats and aged cheeses. Stewards of Chianti Classico, Castello di Verrazzano has played an indelible role in Tuscan winemaking and American history. Owners Luigi and Silvia Cappellini pour their passion into the estate, producing traditional wines that deservedly enjoy an incredibly loyal following around the world. A founding member of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico, Verrazzano has made wine since the earliest times. The property occupies the site of former Etruscan and Roman settlements and was home to the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first to discover America’s east coast, landing at the bay of New York in the early 16th century. 94pts James Suckling 11/19 2016V 93pts Wine Advocate 9/19 2016V