The Fèlsina 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardenga (with 70,000 bottles made) is a rich and sultry expression of pure Sangiovese with dark fruit intensity and a beautiful contouring of spice, leather and tar. This wine hits the intensity nail on the head without the overt over-ripeness that we saw in many of its peers from this hot and dry vintage. I would not recommend an especially long drinking window, but I can enthusiastically recommend this authentic taste of Chianti Classico for near or medium-term drinking. The Riserva ages in large Slavonian oak casks for 12 months.

This is sleek and elegant, boasting cherry, strawberry, earth and leafy underbrush flavors. Firm, yet stays balanced, with fine length. Best from 2022 through 2033. 5,800 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add