by contrast

the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent

gently perfumed floral character

There is exceptionally good volume and richness to the palate coating and velvet-textured big-bodied flavors that display outstanding power

flinty touches to the nose - it’s still extremely young - with green and red apple notes and some clear slate and wet stone minerality

Armailhac other_regions_italy by contrast50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Tasted blind. Blackish crimson. Sweet Cabernet fruit but slightly unformed. Very juicy and a bit simple. Then quite a welter of dry tannins. Not a charmer at this stage anyway. Just a tad brutal.