The 2009 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia has come along nicely since I last tasted this wine three years ago. The oak has had time to integrate and the wine shows a more profound sense of balance and integration. It's appearance reveals some evolution with dark garnet tones and light amber highlights. The bouquet offers dried berry with balsam herb, cola, tar and pressed rose. Smooth tannins and fresh acidity give the wine depth and elegance on the close.