Fattoria di Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia 2008

Rather than get in the way of the cherry and blackberry flavors, the deft use of oak merely adds spice and interest. The firm backbone and earth and tobacco notes are rooted in place. The austere finish reflects tobacco and tea accents. Needs time. B... Wine Spectator. A Sangiovese wine from Tuscany in Italy. 2008 Felsina, Fattoria di Chianti Classico Berardenga Rancia Riserva 750ml

A Sangiovese wine from Tuscany in Italy. 2008 Felsina, Fattoria di Chianti Classico Berardenga Rancia Riserva 750ml

Has a lovely balance, with pretty plum, dried cherry and berry character, medium to full body and a long, caressing finish. A beauty. Always outstanding. For the U.S. market only. Best after 2003.

Plenty of blackberry and cherry character with hints of mineral. Medium- to full-bodied, with fresh fruit and a clean finish. Slightly closed. Best after 2004.

Frischfruchtige Aromen von roten Kirschen und mineralische Töne prägen die Lagenriserva Rancia. Junge Jahrgänge zeigen eine frische, saftige Säure. Ein voller Körper, Komplexität und eine lange aromatische Nachhaltigkeit machen diesen Wein zu einem der besten seiner Art.

Felsina's 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva reveals gorgeous sweet fruit, flowers and delicately laced toasted oak with lovely inner sweetness and perfume. There is outstanding precision and weight to go along with the wine's fresh, vibrant personality. The 2005 Riserva is a commendable effort in this challenging vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020.

The 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva emerges with hints of smoke, underbrush, licorice, leather and wild cherries. The wine gains volume and depth in the glass as its sheer pedigree emerges over time. There is plenty of muscle to back up the delicate aromatics in a striking balance of elegance and power, all in an essentially classic, mid-weight style. The round, deeply satisfying finish makes it hard to put the glass down. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2027.