2019 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva

From: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Varietal: Sangiovese Taste and Critical Acclaim: The 2019 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia  has a spicy nose with floral notes and hints of wild red and black berries, accompanied by mineral impressions and light toasted notes. The spice re-appears on the palate, which displays firm but supple tannins, and the finale is vigorous and taut. Overall, the wine is compelling for its flavor-rich mid-palate and supporting acidity. “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.” —James Suckling, 95 points (July 2022) “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 finis