Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico “Stielle Gran Selezione” 2017

95 points Vinous
The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle takes all the signatures of the estate and turns up the volume, resulting in an ample, dramatic wine that hits all the right notes. Black cherry, mocha, lavender, spice and leather build into the intense, palate-staining finish. The 2017 is such a gorgeous and vivid Gran Selezione. Don't miss it.

95 points James Suckling
Ripe berries, dried flowers and orange peel with some smoke. Full-bodied with round, chewy tannins that provide lots of texture and structure. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to soften.

95 points Wine Critics
Ripe and satisfying, it remains fresh and balsamic by combining plums red and wild strawberries with hints of green tea leaves, petals of rose, grapefruit juice and citron. A pure and authentic Sangiovese which is elegant, concentrated and lively on the nose. Medium-full body, harmonious and balanced, it remains thin but not at all trivial and asks for return to the glass in the beauty of its sip.

93 points Robert Parker
With 10,000 bottles made, the Rocca di Castagnoli 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle is a fully organic expression of 100% Sangiovese from a hot and dry growing season. Signs of the vintage come through with hints of tertiary definition and mature fruit. Baked plum, cola, black olive and rusty earth emerge first. The finish is mid-weight, and the wine ends with dry tannins that suggest a slightly shorter drinking window. This is an expression of hard work in a challenging vintage.