Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Famiglia Zingarelli 2013

A tangy and fruity red with dark berry, dark chocolate and spice character. Medium to full body, lightly chewy tannins and a bright finish. A little extracted now. Needs two or three years to soften. Try in 2020.

The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli is this estate's most ambitious wine. This Gran Selezione is robust and powerfully endowed in terms of its aromatic impact. In contrast, the mouthfeel is more streamlined and fine. This blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino walks a fine line between bulk and finesse. The texture is silky and the wine offers pretty notes of dried cherry, plum and toasted spice on the finish.

Aromas of underbrush, toast, French oak, blue flower and a whiff of culinary spice slowly take shape. Taut, velvety tannins provide a firm, polished framework for flavors of Marasca cherry, cassis, licorice and espresso. Drink 2019–2028.
Cellar Selection

This red is elegant and harmonious, with a lively structure corralling the cherry, strawberry, iron, earth and leather flavors. Long and mouthwatering, showing fine overall intensity. Drink now through 2025. 430 cases made.