FÈLSINA
Chianti Classico Berardenga
- 2022
- Italy (Tuscany)
A historic property (formerly the farm of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany), Fèlsina is one of Chianti's leading producers and, as such, is entirely dedicated to Sangiovese (100% of its vineyards), which finds one of its most accomplished expressions here. Across all its vintages, Fèlsina demonstrates a keen sense of balance and finesse, a stubborn determination to preserve the freshness of the fruit by avoiding any jammy notes, and above all, consistently fair prices.
Since 1967, Berardenga has been the estate's basic vintage, fruity, full-bodied (despite its translucent colour) and immediately flavourful.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - June 2024) : 91/100 "The 2022 Chianti Classico Berardenga is superb. Rich and deep yet also quite translucent, the 2022 is an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Black cherry, leather, spice, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs inform this potent, super-classic Chianti Classico. This is beautifully done, especially for the year."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2032
From the same producer
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A historic property (formerly the farm of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany), Fèlsina is one of Chianti's leading producers and, as such, is entirely dedicated to Sangiovese (100% of its vineyards), which finds one of its most accomplished expressions here. Across all its vintages, Fèlsina demonstrates a keen sense of balance and finesse, a stubborn determination to preserve the freshness of the fruit by avoiding any jammy notes, and above all, consistently fair prices.
Rancia is their finest Chianti Classico vintage, a selection of the oldest vines (minimum 25 years old).
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - June 2024) : 95+/100 "The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rancia is the first vintage in which Rancia moves from Riserva to Gran Selezione. More importantly, Fèlsina appears to be back on track after two years, during which Rancia underperformed because of the inclusion of a parcel that did not work in the blend and contributed a slight vegetal character. The 2021 marries power and finesse in the way only Rancia can. Black cherry, leather, game, spice, licorice, tobacco and grilled herbs are finely knit in a brooding yet elegant Gran Selezione that delivers the goods. Superb."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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A historic property (formerly the farm of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany), Fèlsina is one of Chianti's leading producers and, as such, is entirely dedicated to Sangiovese (100% of its vineyards), which finds one of its most accomplished expressions here. Across all its vintages, Fèlsina demonstrates a keen sense of balance and finesse, a stubborn determination to preserve the freshness of the fruit by avoiding any jammy notes, and above all, consistently fair prices.
Fontalloro is their ‘modern’ version of Chianti, sourced from the highest vineyards (400 metres above sea level) in the southern part of the appellation. The grapes are harvested twice to ensure that only perfectly ripe bunches are picked each time, and the wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. This wine is classified as a Tuscan appellation, better known for export than its Chianti Colli Senesi appellation.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - July 2022) : 94/100 "The 2019 Fontalloro is terrific. In this vintage, the blend of three vineyards is a plus in giving a wine endowed with density, resonance and plenty os Sangiovese character. Dried herbs, leather, incense, tobacco and cedar open with time in the glass."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038