Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga
Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Outstanding, a classic Rancia that thrills and promises a long life ahead. Textbook Berardebga style! 94+
Outstanding, a classic Rancia that thrills and promises a long life ahead. Textbook Berardebga style! 94+
Jun 1st, 20232015. Sangiovese. Torn here: clearly well-made and concentrated but dark fruit is still so muted even after 4-5 hours of air. Some oak definitely masking the fruit but such dark, dry flavors - could use some more acid/tartness to liven it up (like its more vibrant sister wine Fontalloro). Maybe time balances it out, but I’ll be on to other (warm) years by then. $43.
2015. Sangiovese. Torn here: clearly well-made and concentrated but dark fruit is still so muted even after 4-5 hours of air. Some oak definitely masking the fruit but such dark, dry flavors - could use some more acid/tartness to liven it up (like its more vibrant sister wine Fontalloro). Maybe time balances it out, but I’ll be on to other (warm) years by then. $43.
1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2022Obviously a serious wine, but the mineral structure is lagging the tannic and acid structure. Has subtle authentic Sangiovese perfume, unusually dark color and the heft. It does not have an unique character that distinguishes exceptional wines from mere excellent ones.
Obviously a serious wine, but the mineral structure is lagging the tannic and acid structure. Has subtle authentic Sangiovese perfume, unusually dark color and the heft. It does not have an unique character that distinguishes exceptional wines from mere excellent ones.
1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2018Dark, tart cherries, some exotic spice, earthy undertones and some leather. There’s a fresh herby note, too. This is quite complex, with great purity of fruit, and very, very good.
Dark, tart cherries, some exotic spice, earthy undertones and some leather. There’s a fresh herby note, too. This is quite complex, with great purity of fruit, and very, very good.
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2018Black cherry, leather, herbal, grippy tannin, deep
Black cherry, leather, herbal, grippy tannin, deep
May 23rd, 2021Excellent! Unlike the Flyers tonight in Tahoe. Opened 30 min before drinking and enjoying now but no rush. This still has a decade or two still to be drinking well.
Excellent! Unlike the Flyers tonight in Tahoe. Opened 30 min before drinking and enjoying now but no rush. This still has a decade or two still to be drinking well.
Feb 22nd, 202193+ difficult phase now. I would wait 2 years for trying another bottles.
93+ difficult phase now. I would wait 2 years for trying another bottles.
Sep 18th, 2020