2020 Isola delle Falcole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Le Falcole
Isola delle Falcole’s 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Le Falcole is a 96-point masterpiece that’s turning heads in Tuscany. This rare Gran Selezione punches way above its weight—deep, rich, and loaded with layers of black cherry, wild berries, red roses, and savory herbs. The prized “galestro” schist soil lends serious structure, while 30 months of aging makes for a wine that’s powerful yet polished.
Led by Emanuele Graetz—cousin to Bibi Graetz but blazing his own trail—this tiny Chianti estate is all hustle and heart. A blind tasting against Montevertine and Flaccianello ($200+ each) proved Le Falcole is the real deal, and our price is unbeatable. With only 200 cases made, it’s as rare as it gets. Don’t miss your shot at this rising star—get it while it’s hot!
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Tasting Panel
From dark red Galestro soils, this medium-to-full-bodied 100% Sangiovese aged 30 months in French and Slovenian oak is alluringly fresh and invigorating. Notes of dusty cherry, rose petal, and crushed slate show nuances of graphite, wild herbs, blackberry, tobacco, and sandalwood.
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James Suckling
This is racy and bright, with notes of blue fruit, violets and hints of cedar, iron and crushed stones. Tense and minerally on the palate, with a medium to full body and broad, compact tannins that are ripe and already well integrated. Complex and very balanced red. Drink or hold.
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Decanter
Aromas of bacon, cured meat and herbs lead to a palate of ripe cherry, tobacco, leather and mushrooms. Velvety and elegant, the alcohol balanced by acidity and smooth tannins. Earthy, mouthfilling, with fine structure, a long finish and a hint of bay leaf.