Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felsina
Label Name:
 
Berardenga Chianti Classico
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany — Chianti Classico (Castelnuovo Berardenga).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Vinous 91; Wine Spectator 90; Falstaff 91

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Sangiovese: bright cherry and red berries, dried violets, leather, warm spice, savory herbs and stony mineral notes; fine-grained tannins and lively acidity with a persistent savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: tomato-based pasta (ragù), bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, aged pecorino, mushroom risotto. Asian: char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Korean bulgogi, teriyaki chicken, Sichuan-style braised beef, tomato-based Japanese curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; de-stemmed, fermented in stainless steel (12–15 days at ~28–30°C), matured ~12 months in medium Slavonian oak with a small portion in used barriques, bottled and rested before release.

Vineyard Info
Fèlsina estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga; Poggiali family ownership since 1966, vineyards on alberese and galestro soils at 320–420m, ~5,400 vines/ha, focus on Sangiovese selection and terroir expression.