2016 Valiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 6.38

From: Tuscany, Italy Varietals: 90% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot Tasting Notes: "Aromas of black-skinned fruit, truffle, leather and mocha slowly emerge from the glass. Made with 90% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot, the linear, elegantly structured palate features prune, cassis and chocolate alongside fine-grained tannins. It closes on a note of crushed herb." –Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, 93 points "Valiano inspired us with its honesty and accessibility—both in price and in flavor profile. Mario Piccini, scion of a winemaking family with roots back into the 19th century, refers to the estate as his dream and his home. Valiano –whose name derives from a Roman warrior who fought for Julius Cesar during the Gallic campaign and was rewarded these lands for his bravery in battle—is located in Castelnuovo Berardenga in the heart of Chianti Classico. Of 200 hectares of land, 75 hectares are vineyards, entirely cultivated organically, and certified as such