2016 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Some of the best values in the wine world are from Chianti. Figure out the best wineries, and buy the second or third best wines. Of course, the top wines are great too, but they can be pricey. This wine can be found for under $30 and it is excellent. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is nice with cherries, black cherries, tea leaves/tobacco and slight cedar. On the palate, this has a lovely texture. Nice acidity. Black cherry fruit of char and forest floor. Nice finish. This is drinking well with light tannins. It will continue for ten years, so no hurry. A great match for pizza or pasta.

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2016

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$25.00USD

2010 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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2010

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One of the best from Chianti. This is a great wine. It retails for under $50 which is expensive for Chianti but a great value for the quality offered. Purple in color, ruby swirls. The nose is great with cherries, tobacco, tea leaves, and a slight pine note. With air, some cedar and earth emerge. On the palate, this has firm tannins still. Lots of dark cherry fruit layered with wet tea leaves (or maybe tobacco) and spice. Deep and complex. A strong backbone of acidity. Long finish. This is quite food friendly but especially meats and pasta. Still young, this has at least 5 more

2016 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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2016

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$45.00USD

This is one of my favorite Chianti's. Normally, I let the Rancia's rest a bit while I drink the "lesser" Felsina wines. But, I had been hearing such great things about this wine, that I wanted to try one young. Good move. While this should improve, this was wonderful. One of the top Chianti's I have ever had. And, while this is not inexpensive for Chianti, it is for a wine of this quality. Deep ruby in color, a bit lighter at the rim. The nose has cherries, black cherries, some anise, and some tea leaves. On the palate, this has juicy acidity. Big cherry fruit over a forest floor

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2018 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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2018

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$48.00USD

Perhaps the top Chianti, and certainly better than most Brunellos. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, some black cherries, hints of anise, smoke and tea leaves. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is versatile and delicious. Cherries, forest floor and char with strong acidity. Long finish. This is still young but will drink well for another twenty years. If drinking soon, give it some air. This is made for food and while nice on its own, is better with food. Pizza or pasta would be great, but this will also work well with braise

2016 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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2016

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$58.00USD

Perhaps the top Chianti available, this wine is always good especially from such a great vintage as 2016. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, hay, anise and slight forest floor. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, bold cherries, slight sour cherries, char and slight tea leaves. Great acidity. Long finish. This is drinking well but still on the young side. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. Nice on its own but really begs for food. Pasta with bolognaise sauce is perfect.

2016 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

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