The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is breathtaking. Beautifully ripe, deep, and expressive, the 2013 has it all: deep fruit, stunning aromatic presence, and tremendous structure. Black cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, mint, and lavender all meld together in this super-expressive, resonant Chianti Classico. An absolutely killer wine, the Gran Selezione is a fabulous, contemporary expression of Chianti Classico at its very finest. Drops of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah round out the blend. Paolo De Marchi gave the 2013 a year in barrique and a second year in cask.