Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Ris 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felsina
Label Name:
 
Berardenga Chianti Classico Ris
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Chianti Classico (Castelnuovo Berardenga), Tuscany.
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
James Suckling 94; Decanter 92; Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 91; Jeb Dunnuck 93; various retail scores 91–94. Sources: James Suckling / Wine. com; Decanter / KLWines; Wine Advocate / Monica Larner; Jeb Dunnuck reviews

Tasting Note
Dark cherry and plum with violet, licorice, tobacco and savory herbs; earthy minerality, cinnamon/clove spice, fine grainy tannins and lively acidity; medium-full with a persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled lamb, osso buco, tomato-based pasta ragù, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), umami-rich Szechuan beef, teriyaki beef with shiitake mushrooms.

Production Method
Destemmed and fermented in stainless steel (14–16 days at ~28–30°C); aged 12–16 months in medium Slavonian oak and second/third-use French barriques, blended, bottled and rested months before release.

Vineyard Info
Fèlsina, acquired by the Poggiali family in 1966, farms estate vineyards at 320–420m in Castelnuovo Berardenga with alberese and galestro soils; long-term clonal selection and sustainable/organic practices.