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Felsina Chianti Classico 2021 375ml HALF BOTTLE
🇮🇹 A super-classic example of the house style and a wine readers should consider
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 92 Points: Boisterous and expressive right out of the glass. Dark fruit, earthiness, leather, spice and tobacco convey tons of Castelnuovo Berardenga character. The 2021 keeps getting better in the glass — a super-classic example of the house style with an added touch of sophistication that is undeniable. A wine...Show More >
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 92 Points: Boisterous and expressive right out of the glass. Dark fruit, earthiness, leather, spice and tobacco convey tons of Castelnuovo Berardenga character. The 2021 keeps getting better in the glass — a super-classic example of the house style with an added touch of sophistication that is undeniable. A wine to consider buying by the case.
Winemaker Description
Felsina’s Chianti Classico Berardenga is the benchmark expression of the estate — a pure, terroir-driven Sangiovese from the southernmost reaches of the Chianti Classico zone. Castelnuovo Berardenga’s warmer microclimate and galestro-rich soils lend the wine its signature boldness, depth, and wild character, while Felsina’s meticulous winemaking brings structure and sophistication to every vintage.
Pairing Suggestions
- Classic Tuscan: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, or pappardelle with meat sauce.
- Italian: Lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, or wood-fired pizza with cured meats.
- Cheese: Aged Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a firm sheep’s milk cheese.
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Wine Information:
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Variety: Sangiovese
Type: Reds
Size: 375ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.
(Vintage 2020) James Suckling 92 Points: Plums, cherry stones, button mushrooms, white pepper and bark on the nose. Lemon and cardamom too. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine, powdery tannins. Savory.
(Vintage 2020) Wine Spectator 91 Points: A charming, harmonious Chianti Classico, this exudes cherry, plum and thyme flavors, with elements of earth and mineral. Delivers dense tannins that exert influence on the finish, yet this remains balanced.
(Vintage 2020) Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points: A pure and open wine out of the gate, the 2020 Chianti Classico Berardenga is fresh with aromas of pine sap, anise, and cherry lozenge. Medium bodied with fine tannin and a modest but refreshing finish, this is a fantastic entry point for the Felsina range, for casual drinking with braised meats or Bolognese.
(Vintage 2020) Decanter 90 Points: In the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Fèlsina’s expansive vineyards are at the luminous southeastern tip of Chianti Classico. The Berardenga label represents a plentiful annual production of 250,000 bottles. On first impression, the 2020 is overtly ripe, yet with time prune cake and vanilla notes subside, allowing wild herb and savoury nuances to step in. The chewy tannins are long and supple, with ample fruit density to balance.
