FÈLSINA
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
- 2015
- 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.
Vin Santo is a traditional dessert wine from Chianti, made from white Malvasia (the primary variety) and Trebbiano grapes that have been sun-dried and fermented in small barrels (25 to 50 liters) for 24 months. In terms of flavor, Vin Santo is comparable to French straw wines, with aromas of orange peel, raisins, honey, and hazelnut.
The 2015 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - June 2023) : 96/100 "The 2015 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is such a classy wine. Scents of orange peel, hazelnut, dried flowers, chamomile and lightly burnt sugar all grace this exquisite Vin Santo from Fèlsina. It is one of the most refined Vin Santos readers will come across and a true archetype."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2023-2035
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.
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 - July 2025) : 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."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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 - July 2025) : 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