Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Ris 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felsina
Label Name:
 
Berardenga Chianti Classico Ris
Vintage:
 
2020
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
High critical scores: Wine Spectator ~94; James Suckling ~94; Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate ~93. Listed in Wine Spectator Top 100 (2023) and widely praised for structure and aging potential

Tasting Note
Fresh cherry and wild red berries with lavender, mint and rosemary; earth, iron and tobacco notes, baking spice and a mineral undercurrent. Bright acidity, supple yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, tomato-based pastas (ragù), aged Pecorino or Parmesan. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), tomato-based Chinese braises, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; destemmed and fermented in stainless steel (12–16 days at ~28–30°C) with programmed punchdowns; matured mainly in medium Slavonian oak (plus some used barrels) for about 12 months, then bottled and rested.

Vineyard Info
Fèlsina, founded mid-1960s in Castelnuovo Berardenga, produces estate Sangiovese from vineyards at 320–420m. Berardenga was first released in 1967 and is a core Chianti Classico label alongside Rancia and Fontalloro.