2017 FONTODI CHIANTI CLASSICO VIGNA DEL SORBO GRAN SELEZIONE (3 LITER)

(96 points) The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is a dense, packed wine. It is also surprisingly, almost shockingly backward. That is probably a good thing for its long-term aging prospects. Readers hoping to get an early glimpse into the 2017 before it shuts down may have a hard time doing that, as today acids and tannin dominate. Proprietor Giovanni Manetti gave the 2017 18 months in barrique followed by 6 months in cask. (AG) 96+ Inner quote mark (9/2020). -Vinous.