Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2016

There’s lots of clove character here, but the fruit really shines through, offering up intense hibiscus, orange rind, cranberries, Thai basil and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and really structured and refined with an agile core of red berries and savory undertones. Long but minerally on the finish. Drink from 2024. Score – 97. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)