Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Lorenzo

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Lorenzo 2018 is the top tier of Chianti Classico from Le Filigare in Tuscany. Sangiovese leads, with Canaiolo and Colorino, from south-west facing vines at 450 to 500 m. It ages 30 months in French oak casks. Expect blueberry, violet, tarragon, jasmine tea and leather, then a broad, velvety palate with spice and wild strawberry. A cellar-worthy red for cured meats and aged cheese, delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Le Filigare is a farm estate at San Donato in Poggio, in Barberino Tavarnelle in the province of Florence, between Florence and Siena.

The vineyards

A south-west facing vineyard at 450 to 500 m above sea level, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare. The soil is schistose, fairly clayey and calcareous, with vines trained by Guyot and spurred cordon.

How it's made

Aged 30 months in French oak casks of 300 to 500 litres.

How it tastes

A ruby red with deep garnet edges. The nose opens on blueberry and violet, then tarragon, jasmine tea and leather. The palate is broad and velvety, with spice and wild strawberry, balanced and long.

How to serve it

Serve at 18 to 20°C with cured meats, aged cheeses and full-flavoured dishes.