2017 Chianti Classico Rampolla Castello dei Rampolla

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

93 points James Suckling: The nose of this Chianti Classico is unique, with abundant fresh rose petals, orange zest and lemon peel. Medium-bodied and very lithic yet firm on the palate. Elegant and very taut and tangy on the finish. So well done in a challenging vintage. Drink now.

91 points Antonio Galloni:

Rampolla's 2017 Chianti Classico is a powerful, dense wine that shows all of the natural richness of the year. Super-ripe dark cherry, spice, licorice, new leather and lavender give the 2017 its decidedly flamboyant personality. I would prefer to give the 2017 a few years in bottle, but there is plenty to look forward to. Today, the Chianti Classico is youthfully exuberant and full of promise. Sadly, production is down by 50% because of frost in May, hail in August and then dehydration on the vine later that month.

-- Antonio Galloni