Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Ris 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felsina
Label Name:
 
Berardenga Chianti Classico Ris
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany — Chianti Classico (Castelnuovo Berardenga)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable ratings for the 2017: James Suckling 93 (Riserva), Wine Advocate 92, Wine Enthusiast 91; related Berardenga 2017 reviews include James Suckling 95 and Wine Spectator 92. Fèlsina holds numerous awards and recurring recognitions (Tre Bicchieri listings)

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum and violet with eucalyptus, tobacco and forest-floor notes. Polished yet tight tannins, medium–full body and a racy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, tomato-based pasta, aged Pecorino; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Destemmed grapes fermented at 28–30°C, macerated 14–16 days in stainless steel; aged 12–16 months in Slavonian oak casks and second/third-use French barriques, then blended and bottled after 3–6 months rest.

Vineyard Info
Fattoria di Fèlsina, family-owned estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga since 1966; noted for Sangiovese clonal selection, organic viticulture and winemaker Franco Bernabei.