Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva 2019

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Felsina Berardenga
Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva 2019

Vintage : 2019
Country : Italy
Region : Tuscany (Chianti Classico)
Subregion
Type : Red
Style Deep Full Bodied
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 14,5°
Grappes : 100% Sangiovese

Experts		Score	Vintage
JS	James Suckling	95	2019
RP	Robert Parker	94	2019
JD	Jeb Dunnuck	94	2019
DCT	Decanter	91	2019
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	91	2019
JR	Jancis Robinson	17	2019
WE	Wine Enthusiast	90	2018
WS	Wine Spectator	95	2016

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James Suckling (JS) : 95 Points (2019)

Darker fruit on the nose with walnut, spice box, incense and espresso bean, too. Medium-bodied, firm and structured with polished tannins and a creamy, compact mid-palate. Quality dark oak spice throughout. Long and rich. (7/2022)

Robert Parker (RP) : 94 Points (2019)

An icon wine of Tuscany, the Fèlsina 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia (with 48,000 bottles made) is distinguished by its special aromatic fingerprint that truly brings us to a sense of place. At its heart, the wine reveals dark fruit and plum. More interesting, however, are the dusty mineral sensations that give so much texture and depth to the Rancia. These aromas can only be found in Sangiovese from the galestro and alberese-rich soils of Chianti Classico. This vintage follows up with sweet tobacco, toasted chestnut and scorched earth. Give this wine more time to flesh out and evolve in the bottle. (ML) 94+ (9/2023)

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) : 94 Points (2019)

Amplified even further is the 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia, which offers up a musky cologne of cedar, cherry licorice, cracked pepper, and menthol. It is medium to full bodied, with a rich tannin structure, a broad mid-palate, and a long, fragrant finish. This will certainly be a wine that needs time in cellar and will continue to improve over the coming 10-15 years. (AF) (1/2023)

Decanter (DCT) : 91 Points (2019)

Rancia is Fèlsina’s 6.25ha vineyard. It looks southwest toward the region of Montalcino and is bathed in balmy breezes from the sea beyond. The soil is rocky - prominently limestone-rich Alberese with Galestro marl. The 2019 transmits all the warmth of the site at a remarkably balanced 13.5% alcohol. Still wrapped up in toasted oak, it takes some coaxing to get to the ripe, rich prune and baked cherry. Lush and full, it effortlessly soaks up its solid structure and generous wood. Leather, anise and iron lace the palate and it closes with a drying sensation. (MM) (3/2022)

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 91 Points (2019)

The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is a bit slender than some recent years, but makes up for that with its strong aromatic presence. In 2019, Rancia leans into the more vegetal side of the spectrum. That quality can work for Sangiovese, especially with age, but in a young wine it is also somewhat distracting. (AG) 91+ (7/2022)

Jancis Robinson (JR) : 17 Points (2019)

Mid ruby with orange tinges. Sour cherry over savoury-sweet oak. Pure sour-cherry palate of great depth and with lots of oak, but it works. Well-handled oak treatment and high-quality fruit makes this possible, but less oak might just deliver a more individual wine. 17+/20 points (WS) (3/2022)

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 90 Points (2018)

Aromas of French oak come to the forefront along with dark spice and botanical herbs. Mirroring the nose, the taut, linear palate features coconut, espresso and sage alongside dried cherry and orange zest. Tightly wound, close-grained tannins provide the backbone. Drink after 2024.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 95 Points (2016)

This features ripe, juicy black cherry and black currant fruit, with licorice, earth and tobacco flavors. Firm tannins frame the elements, imparting structure and complexity for the long haul. Terrific texture. Best from 2022 through 2042.

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