Firm, fresh, fragrant.
Made from Sangiovese vines up to 70-years-old aged in French oak of various size for 12 months and then another 24 months in bottle this outstanding red is swimming with pretty aromas of dried roses and cherry licorice, pipe tobacco and balsamic. Smooth and fresh with bouncy red fruit grounded by a firm and structured palate. Chalky tannins linger; the finish is persistent.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 30th, 2019

The top tier range of Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione first made its appearance less than a decade ago.
This one, with seven years of maturity is nicely woven with secondary aromas and flavours. Ripe cherry and strawberry jam, vanilla and baking spices, rose petals and wet cedar, tealeaf and anise aromas lead to a fresh but restrained palate. Fresh and finely hewn it has flavours of leather, tealeaf and fine spice, which linger on a silky finish.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 30th, 2019

Tangy, chalky, classic.
The top tier range of Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione first made its appearance just over a decade ago.
The last vintage of this complex Il Margone I tasted was the 2016 vintage and it was outstanding. The 2019 doesn't have the same complexity, but is still very good. Expect tangy red fruits and leather, fine spice, cedar, pipe tobacco and undertones of rose petals. The acidity is notable and adds some angularity; expect classic red fruit flavours and chalky tannins.
I'd give it a couple years in cellar to coalesce more.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 1st, 2023

Elegant, complex, classic.
The top tier range of Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione first made its appearance just over a decade ago.
The complex Il Margone delivers pretty aromas of cedar chips and rose petals, cherry pipe tobacco and baking spices, licorice, balsamic and vague minty undertones. The entry is silky, it's beautifully balanced and elegant. It's a beautiful point in its evolution, showing some maturity but notable freshness. Cellar for another decade if you wish, but I'm loving it right now.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 1st, 2022

Plush, complex, classic.
The top tier range of Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione first made its appearance just a decade ago.
The complex Il Margone has a plush rich nose of sweet cherry, vanilla liqueur, dried roses and salted licorice with soft chocolaty undertones. It has a salty and sweet character suggesting red berries, paprika and mixed brown spices, dark roast espresso and dark chocolate, which trail across the finish. A classic Sangiovese, with more brightness overall than previous vintage of this wine.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 27th, 2020