Villa Trasqua, Nerento Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016

94 points James Suckling
"Beautiful, sweet berry and cherry aromas with lavender and roses, following through to a medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Chewy and juicy. Give it a year or two to soften, but already excellent. Drink or hold."

93 points Wine Advocate
"The organic 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Nerento gets a thumbs-up for quality and price. The wine is all Sangiovese, with fruit selected across a high-density 5.4-hectare vineyard site. Nerento is the estate's oldest plot with 22-year-old plants. Some 20,000 bottles were made. This shows a lean, polished texture with lively cherry and dried blueberry flavors. Those are framed by cola, spice and crushed stone."

Vinous Reverie Notes
On the sun-dappled Trasqua hill, Nerento is the oldest vineyard of the Estate, dating back to the mid 19th century. The vines offer a timeless sensory emotion. Complex and profound, Nerento is the true expression of this unique terrain. Tasting Notes: Lively deep ruby red with light garnet hues. Aromas of great personality, at the start fruity: blackcurrant, blueberry, black mulberry followed by balsamic notes of eucalyptus and laurel. The impact on the palate is rich, with great personality and integrated tannins and with a savoury finish. The fruitiness in the mouth is accompanied by well integrated tannins with a savory finish. The palate is balanced, with an enduring persistence of blackberry, black cherry and liquorice.