Opening to a dark and enriched appearance, the 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Stielle is a balanced and intense wine with tarry aromas of resin and smoke that segue to raw cherry and blackberry. This is an inky, rich wine (made with 100% Sangiovese) with a thick and tightly knit texture. It's all about richness and concentration. The mouthfeel is a bit flat and broad, but this is a steady red for baked short ribs, collared greens and buttered cornbread. Some 15,000 bottles were made.