Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe red fruit, spice, mineral notes, incense

Palate: intense ruby red with garnet reflections, tannic, intense, full-bodied, fine, harmonious, very persistent

The Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso blends Sangiovese with a 40 percent Sagrantino share, an original, spiced DOC red aged in large wood barrels.

What it pairs with

  • Braised meats
    The producer's own suggested pairing for this structured red.
  • Grilled steak
    Bistecca alla fiorentina is the estate's own top match.
  • Wild boar pappardelle
    Classic Umbrian game ragu for a firmer red.

History

The Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso is dedicated to the cantina's founder, a DOC Colli Perugini red with a 40 percent Sagrantino share.

Facts

Producer
Chiorri · visiting guide
Grapes
Sangiovese (60%), Sagrantino (40%)
Classification
Rosso DOC Colli Perugini
Oak
Vinified and aged in large wood barrels
Price
EUR18-24 at retail
Drinking window
5-10 years from vintage

Frequently asked about Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso

What does Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso taste like?

The Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso blends Sangiovese with a 40 percent Sagrantino share, an original, spiced DOC red aged in large wood barrels.

When should I drink Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso?

The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 5-10 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

What food pairs with Selezione Antonio Chiorri Rosso?

Best with Braised meats and Grilled steak and Wild boar pappardelle.

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